Safety regulator, Kolcraft Announce Recall of "Ranger" Strollers
Recall 01056 · Dec 20, 2000 · Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.
25,500
units affected
25,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01056
- Date
- Dec 20, 2000
- Company
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,500
- Product
- Kolcraft Ranger and Ranger Quattro strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled strollers include the Kolcraft Ranger and Ranger Quattro, with model numbers 46720 and 46721. The model number can be found on a sticker on the back leg frame of the stroller. The strollers have a sticker with "Ranger" or "Ranger Quattro" on the front of the footrest, and "Kolcraft" sewn into the safety belt harness material in the stroller's seat. The strollers also have a reversible handle that allows consumers to push the stroller while either facing the child or from behind the child. These strollers were manufactured from December 1999 through June 2000. The manufacture date is below the model number on the back leg frame sticker. Ranger and Ranger Quattro strollers manufactured after June 2000 have different side-lock mechanisms, and are not included in this recall.
What can happen
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kolcraft has received 39 reports of the lock mechanisms breaking, including one report of a baby's arm being pinched.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, January 2000 through November 2000, for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kolcraft ranger and ranger quattro strollers?
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.
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.