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As we grow and more families are using the Sit ‘n’ Stroll, we are able to update and improve our products. Here are the recalls and notices you should be aware of if you own a Sit ‘n’ Stroll. Effective August 6, 2004 Safeline Kids is no longer the distributor of the Sit’n’Stroll. The new distributor of the Sit’n’Stroll is TriplePlay Products, LLC. Contact: Sherri Hulkonen Phone: 800-829-1625 Mailing Address: PO Box 825, Hopkins, MN 55343
Recall Notices: Informational recall for Sit'n'Stroll model 2003 11/10/2003 Recall notice on incorrect color FAA labels 1/18/2002 Recall notice on incorrect air bag warning labels 10/16/2001 Recall notice on incorrect rear-facing weight recommendation 10/16/2001 UPDATE: 11/10/2003 Information Recall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: 1/18/2002 FAA Label Color Recall Tripleplay Products, LLC, of Hopkins, MN, is performing a voluntary label recall of approximately 3,522 units of the Sit ‘n’ Stroll child Restraint, model #2240, manufactured between April 2001 and October 2001, because the required statement “This restraint is Certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft” was printed in yellow instead of red as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The label is located on the right side of the unit (P/N 6-0230-0) and needs to be updated in order to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. To determine whether your unit was manufactured between April 2001 and October 2001, you can check the manufacturing date in one of two places:
If your unit is within the affected manufacturing period and the statement, “This restraint is Certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft” is printed in yellow instead of red, Safeline Kids will provide a replacement label to cover the existing label at no charge. If your unit is affected by this label recall, please call now to request a replacement label to ensure you have the proper labeling for use on aircraft. Parents should continue to use this product. There are no safety issues regarding this voluntary recall. If you have any questions regarding this informational recall, please contact Safeline Kids toll free at 800-829-1625 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST Monday through Thursday or between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write 904 Main Street, Suite 330, Hopkins, MN55343. Tripleplay Products is dedicated to providing safe products for children and complying with all mandatory and voluntary governmental and industry guidelines and regulations.
UPDATE: 10/16/2001 Missing Air Bag Labels
No reports of incidents or injuries have been received. Not all units manufactured during this period are affected by this recall. To determine whether your unit is recalled, first check to see if your unit has the required air bag warning label on the seat pad as shown in photo “A” titled Warning Label. If your unit does not have the required air bag warning label, next determine whether your unit was manufactured between June 9, 1997 and August 9, 1997. You can check the manufacturing date in one of two places: The label on the side of the unit (see photo ”C” titled Manufacturing Date Label). Molded in plastic on the upper back area of the unit (see photo “B” titled Manufacturing Date Code). If the manufacturing date does not fall within the time period or your current car seat pad has an air bag warning label then your car seat is not being recalled. If your car seat pad does not have an air bag warning label and falls within the time period, Safeline Kids will replace the pad with one that has the air bag warning label, free of charge. Parents should continue to use this product, but should not place the unit in any vehicle seat with an air bag. To receive a replacement seat pad with the airbag warning label or if you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact Safeline Kids toll free at 800-829-1625 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST Monday through Friday, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to 475 W. 115th Ave, Suite 3, Northglenn, Colorado, USA. Safeline Kids is dedicated to providing safe products for children and complying with all mandatory and voluntary governmental and industry guidelines and regulations.
UPDATE: 10/16/2001Rear-Facting Weight Recommendation Update
No reports of incidents or injuries have been received. A label on the left side of the unit and information in the instruction manual indicates the product can be used up to 25 pounds in the rear facing position. However, in the rear facing position the product can be used only up to 22 pounds. Please note the product is still recommended for use in the forward facing position up to 40 pounds. To determine whether your unit was manufactured between November 1996 and June 1999, you can check the manufacturing date in one of two places:
If your unit was manufactured between November 1996 and June 1999 it is subject to the informational recall. Safeline Kids will send replacement labels recommending the use of the product in the rear facing position up to 22 pounds, free of charge. Parents should continue to use this product, but should not use the unit in the rear facing position with children who weigh more than 22 pounds. To receive new labels, please contact Tripleplay Products toll free at 800-829-1625 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST Monday through Friday, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to 904 Main Street, Suite 330, Hopkins, MN 55343, USA. Safeline Kids is dedicated to providing safe products for children and complying with all mandatory and voluntary governmental and industry guidelines and regulations. |