Staff Product Pick

Who are you? Romel

Where do you work? Strollers/Gear

What do you like? The B.O.B Revolutions stroller

Why is this your favourite product in the store?

“It’s my favourite stroller because it’s easy to use. It glides very easily with one hand. The BOB Revolution stroller can be used from 3 months up to 75lbs. You are able to purchase a car seat adapter to make it suitable from birth. This product also folds up very compact which makes it easy to store or travel with.”

How much and what colours?

There are 3 different styles of this stroller:

 

BOB Revolution CE 12” $469

               

 

BOB Revolution SE 16” $449

Both models can be used for jogging and everyday use.

 

BOB Iron Man $409

This model is strictly for jogging.

BOB Sport Utility Stroller 16” $379

This model is for mountain terrain.

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Exciting Product of the Week

 

Name of product(s): Jogging/Activity Strollers: BOB and Chariot

Department: Strollers

Company(ies):BOB and Chariot

Price(s): BOB CE 12” wheel $459

               BOB SE 16” $449

               BOB SE Duallie 16” $659

Chariot: Cougar 1: $575

             Cougar 2: $675

             CX 1: $825

             CX 2: $925

Function(s): BOB Revolution Strollers can be used for city walking or jogging. Chariot Stollers can be used for strolling, jogging and many other activities.

Why is it exciting/interesting:

BOB CE, SE, SE Duallie: Great for city or jogging experiences.

They can maneuver in tight places when in crowds due to swiveling front wheel. You can also easily lock front wheel when in jogging mode for stability.

Other features:

-2 step folding

-adjustable suspension

-five point padded harness

-lightweight alloy wheels with pneumatic tires and tubes are durable and compact.

-large viewing window allows you to keep an eye on your baby.

*The main difference between BOB Revolution Strollers are the wheel sizes. 16” wheels have plastic spokes whereas the 12” wheels have metals ones. *

 

Chariot CX1- The CX1 is sleek and stylish. It has great feature such as hand lever drum brakes, a padded 5 point harness and seating which makes the ride comfortable for you and your child.

Other features:

-20” lightweight push button wheels with reflective side walls, red anodized hubs and maintenance free bearings.

- Stridelite™ ready design

-  Additional 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material

- CAS™ Chariot Adjustable Suspension

-Deluxe 2 in 1 weather cover and a zip down PU front window for added weather protection

-Removable side windows.

- Hand lever activated rear drum brakes

-External mid-frame provides extra leg room and lower step in height for children.

-comes in 2 colours: Burgundy and Copper

*CX2 has all the same great features but in a double.*

Chariot Cougar 1- The Cougar is a great balance of features and affordability. It has features such as CAS™ Chariot Adjustable Suspension but at a more affordable price. Perhaps that’s why it is Chariot’s most popular model.

Other features:

-20” light weight push button wheels with maintenance free bearings.

- Stridelite™ ready design

-  Additional 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material

-2 in 1 weather cover with Quickclip™, for easy and silent access to the child compartment, and Tough-Tek reinforcement fabric.

- foot activated parking brake.

-Standard HeightRight™ adjustable handlebars

-Five point padded harness.

-comes in 3 colours: Avocado, Red, Orange

*Cougar 2 has all the same great features but in a double.*

Happy Jogging!

 

Chariot info and pictures courtesy of:

http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/index.php
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Staff Product Pick

Who are you? : Samantha

Where do you work in the store? Gear/Strollers

What do you like?

Leander Tulip Crib

B.O.B Revolution Stroller

Baby Bjorn Carrier: Synergy

  

Why is this your favourite product in the store?

 

Sooo pretty!

My boyfriend and I are runners, so it’d be an awesome fit for our lifestyle.

Convenient, easy to put on, and season versatile.

How much and what colours? 

Natart Tulip Panda Crib (Frenchwhite and chestnut) $999

BOB Revolution CE 12" $459

BOB Revolution SE 16" $449

 

Baby Bjorn Synergy Black, Marine Blue and White $199

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Recall Notice

Date: February 23, 2011
Product Name: B.O.B.® single and double strollers

Joint Recall with B.O.B. Trailers, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) 

Full Product Description
This recall involves the following 11 models of B.O.B.® single and double strollers. The name 'B.O.B' appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller.

All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy which is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. Strollers have the serial number either stamped in the frame or on a white label located on the stroller's rear right leg.

Note: Serial numbers are for reference only. The ultimate determination of whether a stroller is affected by this recall is the presence of a yellow / orange drawstring.
 
Model    Serial # ranges       
Sport Utility Stroller    12362 - 35107,
AA00001 - AA025490
AA900000 - AA999999        
Sport Utility Stroller D'Lux    12362 - 35107,
AB000001 - AB007940
AB900000 - AB999999        
Ironman®    800000 - 803700,
AC000001 - AC027923
AC900000 - AC999999        
Sport Utility Duallie    002001 - 008068,
AD000001 - AD011252
AD900000 - AD999999        
Ironman® Duallie    AE000001 - AE008909
AE900000 - AE999999        
Revolution    AF000001 - AF189112
AF900000 - AF999999        
Revolution 12"    AK000001 - AK024149
AK900000 - AK999999        
Stroller Strides®    AG000001 - AG011163
AG900000 - AG999999        
Revolution Duallie    AH000001 - AH072921
AH900000 - AH999999        
Revolution Duallie 12"    AL000001 - AL012657
AL900000 - AL999999       
Stroller Strides® Duallie    AM000001 - AM003229
AM900000 - AM999999    

Hazard Identified
The stroller's drawstring can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.

In the United States, B.O.B. Trailers has received one report of an incident with no reported injuries.

Neither B.O.B. Trailers nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries, involving Canadians, related to the hazard for these strollers.

For more safety tips, visit Health Canada's publication Strollers and carriages.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. Instructions on removing the drawstrings can be found in the B.O.B. Stroller Voluntary Recall Posting.

Consumers who use the stroller with the optional Weather Shield accessory or Sun Shield accessory should remove the drawstring and install a canopy retrofit kit. Free retrofit kits can be ordered from the B.O.B. Trailers recall website.

Configuration 

Remedy

Use Stroller Only   

Remove Drawstring

                 
Use Stroller With Optional Weather Shield Accessory

or Sun Sheild Accessory

Remove Drawstring, Install Canopy retrofit Kit

Order free retrokit

For more information or to order a canopy repair kit, contact B.O.B. Trailers at 1-855-242-2245 between 8:30AM and 5PM MT Monday through Friday, or visit the B.O.B Stroller Voluntary Recall Posting.

Consumers may also view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.

Number Sold
Approximately 20,000 affected strollers were sold in Canada. In the United States, approximately 337,000 were sold. The recalled strollers were sold at various specialty stores and online retailers.

Time Period Sold
The recalled products were sold primarily between April 2002 and late spring 2010 in Canada and the United States.

Manufactured in Taiwan and China.

Companies
Manufacturer
B.O.B. Trailers Inc. of Boise, Idaho 

Full Details at: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1279

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