FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Regal Lager conducting voluntary “Recall to Repair” of “Gems” strollers in cooperation
with CPSC
KENNESAW, Georgia–January 27, 2010–In the wake of recent
recalls in the juvenile industry Regal Lager and Cybex have responded in a quick
and responsible way to the situation. Within one week of the news breaking about
the Maclaren hinges, Cybex was ramping up production of a hinge cover of their own,
as some of their strollers have a similar hinge mechanism. Three models (Ruby, Onyx
and Topaz, from the Cybex Gems Collection) may pose a fingertip amputation and laceration
hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
All affected strollers shipped from our warehouse after November had a hinge cover
retrofit kit included. New 2010 Gems models, ready to be shipped out in the near
future, have hinge covers installed. Retailers have received hinge covers since
early December for their inventory and floor models. Consumers are encouraged to
go to our website www.regallager.com/recalls,
call Regal Lager Customer Care on toll free (800)593-5522 or send an e-mail to info@regallager.com
to receive a free and easy to install hinge cover retrofit kit and instructions.
Please note that the Cybex Callisto is not affected of this Recall to Repair due
to its unique hinge design.
There has been one incident, reported to us right after the Maclaren recall, and
the child is fine. We are proud to work with manufacturers that are responsible
and proactive in situations where a child’s safety may be compromised.
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About Cybex
CYBEX develops and distributes safe, innovative and lifestyle oriented goods in
the baby and childrens sector. Headquartered in Kulmbach, Germany, the company is
growing rapidly. For more information about the Quality and Fashion Forward brand
CYBEX, please visit, please visit
www.cybex-online.com
About Regal Lager
Regal Lager is a distributor of carefully selected high quality baby and children's
products to the United States and Canada. Our mission is to build quality brands
through excellent customer care; quick distribution to quality retailers, catalogs
and select websites; and through national advertising online and in magazines for
expecting and new parents.