Safety regulator, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers
Recall 02167 · May 21, 2002 · Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
17,000
units affected
17,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02167
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Company
- Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,000
- Product
- Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller model number 55120. The model number and "MADE IN CHINA" can be found on a sticker located on one of the rear legs of the stroller. "Jeep" is written with yellow raised lettering on the front of the steering wheel base. These toys and strollers were manufactured from January 2001 through February 2001. The manufacture date is listed below the model number on the rear leg sticker. Strollers manufactured after February 2001, with toy steering wheels, are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy steering wheel attachment sold on kolcraft's jeep® cherokee stroller?
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
What is the hazard?
The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.