About 12,000 Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers have been recalled by Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, New York. The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.

This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. “Valco Baby” is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller’s model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below. The strollers were sold at juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700. Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar. For additional information, contact Valco Baby at 1 (800) 610-7850, visit the company’s website at www.valcobaby.com or send an email to recall@valcobaby.com.