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Peg Perego recalled about 223,000 Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers in the United States. A 6-month-old boy died and a 7-month-old girl nearly strangled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall July 24, 2012, with Peg Perego USA.

The strollers were made from January 2004 through September 2007. They were sold nationwide at Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby through September 2010. A gap between the tray and seat let an infant’s head and neck become trapped.

Owners should stop using an affected stroller and contact Peg Perego for a free repair kit. The recall appears open on cpsc.gov, with no source calling it closed or terminated, though Peg Perego’s current recall list no longer includes it.

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July 24, 2012: CPSC Announces Recall of Venezia and Pliko-P3 Strollers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission worked with Peg Perego USA on the recall notice. It announced a voluntary recall of about 223,000 Peg Perego Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers after a boy died of strangulation in 2004 [1].

A 7-month-old girl nearly strangled in a similar incident in 2006. Both babies became trapped between the stroller’s tray and seat. CPSC assigned recall number 12-232 to the action.

Which Peg Perego Strollers Are Affected?

The recall covers two Peg Perego stroller lines built with a single-cup-holder child tray and made January 2004 through September 2007, identified this way:

• Pliko-P3 stroller: the model number is on a white label on the back of the seat.
• Venezia stroller: the model number is printed on the footboard.

Only strollers with a tray that has one cup holder are included. Models with a bumper bar or a two-cup-holder tray are not part of this recall, even if made in the same years.

Both “Peg Perego” and either “Venezia” or “Pliko-P3” are printed on the side of every affected stroller. The model number on that same stroller confirms it’s part of this recall.

Why Were the Peg Perego Strollers Recalled?

The Peg Perego Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers were recalled because a stroller’s tray could trap an infant around the head and neck. This created a strangulation risk for babies who were not harnessed in.

This risk was greatest for babies younger than 12 months. The recalled strollers were made before a later industry standard. That standard required a wider space between the tray and seat to prevent this kind of entrapment.

CPSC and Peg Perego have also warned that recalled strollers may still turn up secondhand, including at thrift stores and yard sales. Consumers should not buy, sell, or use one of these strollers until it has been repaired.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC’s notice documents one death and one near-miss tied to this entrapment hazard. A 6-month-old boy from Tarzana, California, died of strangulation in 2004. His head became trapped between the seat and tray of his Peg Perego stroller.

New York City reported a second near-strangulation in 2006, when a 7-month-old girl’s head became trapped the same way. Both children were unrestrained in the stroller at the time.

These reports describe what CPSC received as of the July 24, 2012 notice. They reflect the incidents described in that notice itself and are not proof that every affected stroller poses the same risk to every child.

What Should Consumers Do?

Parents and caregivers who own an affected Peg Perego Venezia or Pliko-P3 stroller should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the stroller right away, especially with an infant younger than 12 months who is not harnessed in.
2. Check the model number on the seat back (Pliko-P3) or the footboard (Venezia) against the recalled series.
3. Call Peg Perego anytime at (888) 734-6020, or visit www.PegPeregoUSA.com, to request a free repair kit.
4. Do not return the stroller to a retailer, since stores cannot provide the repair kit.
5. Do not buy, sell, or keep using the stroller secondhand until the free repair kit is installed.
6. Report any injury connected to the stroller to the CPSC recall hotline at (800) 638-2772 [2] or through SaferProducts.gov.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada issued its own recall of the same Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers on July 30, 2012, six days after the U.S. announcement [3].

That recall covered about 26,000 units sold across Canada between March 2004 and December 2009. Neither Health Canada nor Peg Perego has received a Canadian report of injury or death connected to these strollers.

Legal Options

The death and near-strangulation described in this recall may support a product-liability claim. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.

A search of court records and the JPML‘s pending-MDL list found no lawsuit, class action, or MDL over this entrapment defect.

A lawyer can review the specific circumstances of a child’s injury to explain what legal options, if any, may apply.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a legal claim over a child’s injury are set by state law, not by this recall. How much time a family has depends on where they live and when the injury and any diagnosis occurred.

Missing a deadline can end a valid claim no matter how strong the facts are. Anyone considering legal options after this recall should talk with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Is Peg Perego Recalling Strollers Now for an Incident from 2004?

Peg Perego recalled these strollers in 2012 for a 2004 incident. The strollers predate a January 2008 voluntary industry standard. That standard widened the gap between a stroller’s tray and seat to prevent entrapment and strangulation.

What Model Numbers Are Included in the Peg Perego Stroller Recall Lawsuit?

This Peg Perego stroller recall includes Pliko-P3 units with model numbers beginning with codes such as IPFR28US34 and IPPO28US32. It also includes Venezia units with codes such as IPVA13MU09 and IPVC13NA32. The strollers came in a variety of colors, which does not affect whether one is included.

What Evidence Do I Need for a Peg Perego Stroller Recall Lawsuit?

The evidence you need for this stroller recall lawsuit includes the stroller itself, its model number, and purchase receipts. It also includes photos of the tray opening and your child’s medical records. A lawyer reviewing a potential claim needs this evidence to assess what, if anything, the case supports.

Did the Recalled Strollers Meet Safety Standards When They Were Sold?

Canadian regulators said the recalled strollers met all Canadian regulations when they were sold and continue to meet the current regulations. Even so, the tray-to-seat gap created enough strangulation risk for both countries to recall the same stroller lines.

How Do Canadian Owners Get a Free Repair Kit for a Recalled Peg Perego Stroller?

Canadian owners of a recalled Peg Perego Venezia or Pliko-P3 stroller can reach Peg Perego Canada’s customer service line at 1-800-661-5050. They can also use the company’s website to arrange a free retrofit kit.

Does CPSC Give Any General Safety Tips Along with This Recall?

CPSC does give a general safety tip along with this recall. Parents and caregivers should always secure a child in a stroller’s safety harness and never leave the child unattended. A secured harness helps keep a child from sliding into the gap this recall addresses.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Peg-Perego-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Entrapment-and-Strangulation-One-Child-Death-Reported
2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/peg-perego-recalls-strollers-due-to-risk-of-entrapment-and-strangulation-one-child-death-reported-163552196.html
3. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/2-peg-perego-strollers-recalled-in-canada-1.1245287