Safety regulator, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Stroller
Recall 06502 · Oct 14, 2005 · Kelty Division
230
units affected
230
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06502
- Date
- Oct 14, 2005
- Company
- Kelty Division
- Units affected
- 230
- Product
- Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled stroller has an aluminum frame and a cloth seat, with a sun canopy. The recalled stroller has model number 20050016 and serial numbers: S1000001D0504 through S1000800D0504 and S1000001D0506 through S1000200D0506. Each stroller has a tag, located inside the child's seat compartment, which lists the model name and number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number. There are two yellow handle-locking clips, one on each side of the stroller frame that secures the handle from movement.
What can happen
Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse.
The fix
Consumers should stop use immediately and call the company to arrange return of affected units to Kelty. A full refund, plus a free daypack, is provided for all units returned by consumers. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kelty received two reports of handle clips unlocking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile baby product stores, sporting good stores and Web retailers from May 2005 through July 2005 for $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kelty speedster jogging stroller?
Consumers should stop use immediately and call the company to arrange return of affected units to Kelty. A full refund, plus a free daypack, is provided for all units returned by consumers. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.