Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Recall 12196 · Jun 14, 2012 · Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.
36,000
units affected
36,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12196
- Date
- Jun 14, 2012
- Company
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Product
- Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers starting with ZL002, ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018. On the ZL002 model, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a sticker above the left wheel. On the ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018 models, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a label sewn into the edge of back of the stroller seat pad. The strollers were manufactured from January 2006 through November 2009 and sold in various color schemes.
What can happen
A child or consumer's finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Juvenile product specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from January 2006 and June 2012 for between $150 and $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled contours options three- and four-wheeled strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
A child or consumer's finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
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.