Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 200 units
Recall No. 19-763 Published July 25, 2019

Modified thru-bolt axles for use with BOB Jogging Strollers distributed through the BOB Information Campaign from January 10, 2019 to April 26, 2019

The modified thru-bolt on the front wheel can fracture, allowing the wheel to detach from the stroller, posing fall and injury hazards to children in the stroller and adults operating the stroller. sold at Distributed by Britax free of charge to consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign announced on January 10, 2019..

Britax BOB modified thru-bolt axle for use with BOB jogging stroller
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Britax BOB modified thru-bolt axle for use with BOB jogging stroller

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The modified thru-bolt on the front wheel can fracture, allowing the wheel to detach from the stroller, posing fall and injury hazards to children in the stroller and adults operating the stroller.

8
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

Britax has received 8 reports of the modified thru-bolt fracturing. There are no reports of injuries with the modified thru-bolt axle.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the modified thru-bolt axle installed on the front wheel of their BOB jogging stroller. Britax is contacting consumers directly who received the modified thru-bolt axles and providing them with a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Those consumers may also contact Britax for a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Consumers who have participated in the BOB Information Campaign, and have already been contacted by Britax, will automatically receive a replacement thru-bolt.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 200
Made inChina
Sold atDistributed by Britax free of charge to consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign announced on January 10, 2019.

How to reach the firm

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888-427-4829
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