Safety regulator, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers
Recall 05595 · Aug 10, 2005 · Kelty Division
349
units affected
349
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05595
- Date
- Aug 10, 2005
- Company
- Kelty Division
- Units affected
- 349
- Product
- Kelty Speedster Deluxe and Speedster Deuce Jogging Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The recalled single seat Speedster Deluxe stroller has model number 20050116 and serial numbers: S2000001D0504 through S2000500D0504 and S2000001D0505 through S2000100D0505. The recalled double seat Speedster Deuce Jogging strollers have model number: 20050216 and serial numbers: S3000001D0504 through S3000300D0504 and S3000001D0505 through S3000075D0505. Each stroller has a tag, located inside the child's seat compartment, which lists the model name and model number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number.
What can happen
The stroller handle can disconnect from the stroller frame during use.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kelty received two reports of a handle disconnecting during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile baby product stores, sporting good stores and Web retailersm, from May 2005 thru June 2005, for between $335 and $41.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kelty speedster deluxe and speedster deuce jogging strollers?
Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located.
What is the hazard?
The stroller handle can disconnect from the stroller frame during use.
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.