Recall · CPSC (US)
Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard
Yes. This car seat was recalled on May 26, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.
Data updated July 21, 2026 · Source: official CPSC (US) recall data, checked every 30 minutes
What was recalled
This recall involves the Ergobaby METROUS1, METROUS2, or METROUS4 Compact City Strollers. The strollers come with a harness that has a black release button in the middle of the buckle. The model name is located on the inside of the frame, above the right-side rear wheel. The strollers have a black, gray, or teal blue canopy and Ergo Baby printed on the front bottom of the stroller.
The hazard
CPSC (US) flagged this car seat for the following risk:
The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do
If you own this car seat, here is the remedy CPSC (US) lists:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.
Original recall notice: CPSC (US) →
Common questions
Is this car seat recalled?
Yes. This car seat was recalled on May 26, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this car seat?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.
Where can I read the official recall notice?
The original notice is published by CPSC (US) — linked directly from this page.
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