Consumer reminder: this stroller sold in many stores can injure your child

Consumer reminder: this stroller sold in many stores can injure your child
A major recall is currently targeting several SMILE stroller frames from Britax Römer, sold since 2019. A discreet defect could be enough to tip the family stroll over.

School trips, walks in the park, shopping with a baby asleep in the carrycot… The stroller is part of the daily life of many families. Modular models, which accommodate carrycot, car seat and reversible seat on the same
chassisare particularly popular, like the range SMILE of Britax Romer.

A SMILE III, SMILE 4 and SMILE 5Z stroller frame recall However, it has just been launched in France. These products, sold in major childcare brands and at nearly 90 resellers, present a defect that could result in a risk of injuries. Several generations of chassis are affected.

Britax Römer recall: SMILE III, SMILE 4 and SMILE 5Z stroller chassis

The recall sheet was published on RappelConso on June 23, 2026 by the company BRITAX PUERICULTURE. This is a voluntary recall relating to stroller frames
Britax SMILE III, SMILE 4 and some SMILE 5Zmodular strollers usable from birth up to 22 kg. The targeted manufacturing periods range from September 2019 to March 2024, with marketing throughout France.

Abnormal friction between thefront wheel axle and the quick release plate can, over time, cause wear and tear. front wheel unlocking. The defect is not necessarily visible at first glance, hence the need to check the model you own.

🔍 Lot identification

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Brand : Britax Römer – SMILE III, SMILE 4 and SMILE 5Z stroller chassis
🔢 GTIN & Batches: GTIN: not communicated on the RappelConso sheet; Affected batches/item numbers: 4000984-204346; 4000984-204377; 4000984-204384; 4000984-204353; 4000984-204391; 4000984-204360; 4000984-204759; 4000984-305395; 4000984-504408; 4000984-208801; 4000984-208825; 4000984-208818; 4000984-708141; 4000984-708158; 4000984-708172; 4000984-708189; 4000984-804539; 4000984-804546; 4000984-804553; 4000984-804560; 4000984-708196; 4000984-708202; 4000984-708165; 4000984-804577; 4000984-804584; 4000984-804591; 4000984-708134; 4000984-8148
📅 DLC / Durability: No DLC – non-food product. SMILE III: manufacturing from September 2019 to May 2020; SMILE 4: manufacturing from July 2022 to May 2023; certain SMILE 5Z: manufacturing from February 2023 to March 2024. Global marketing: from 09/01/2019 to 03/31/2024.
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Distributors: Whole France – around 90 distributors including Aubert France, Vertbaudet, Bébé 9, Orchestra, Made4Baby (detailed list: document SMILE_retailer-list_FR.pdf on RappelConso)

End of the procedure: Thursday December 31, 2026

What are the health risks?

If the axle rubs against the quick release plate for too long, the part may wear out and the front wheel coming off during use. The stroller may then shift suddenly or tip over, causing a
fall of the child or person pushing. This defect may appear after several months of use, even if the stroller previously seemed to be functioning normally.

What should the consumer do?

The instructions distributed by RappelConso are clear: no longer use the product. You should check the model and article number of the chassis, then go to the dedicated website www.smile-stroller-check.com to register the stroller and request a free repair or replacement. Consumer service
Britax can be reached at 01 59 03 42 39 or by email to (email protected). The stroller should not be sold or given away until the chassis has been corrected.