CPSC recall 00-080, announced March 20, 2000, covers InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers (about 44,000 units). The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away, resulting in injury to a child. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact InSTEP LLC to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 242-6110, or go to www.instep.net.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The manufacturing date, written as T "month" R "year" I, is located on a sticker on the lower cross tube (for example T01R99I is January 1999).
Which products are included?
The recall involves InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER brand single and double jogging strollers manufactured from December 1998 through July 1999 with the model numbers: ZS100, ZD200, ZS100WS, ZD200WS, ZS100HR, ZD200HR, PR100 or PR200. The manufacturing date, written as T "month" R "year" I, is located on a sticker on the lower cross tube (for example T01R99I is January 1999). "InSTEP" and the model number also are on the sticker. InSTEP model numbers ZS100, ZD200, ZS100WS, ZD200WS, PR100 and PR200 have a blue and green seat, and green canopy. "ZII" is on the top and "InSTEP" is on the front of the stroller. HEALTHRIDER model numbers ZS100HR and ZD200HR have a blue and gray seat, and blue canopy. "HEALTHRIDER" is on the top and front of the stroller.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away, resulting in injury to a child.
Incidents and injuries
InSTEP LLC has received five reports of brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact InSTEP LLC to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- InSTEP
- Manufacturer
- InSTEP™ LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 00-080
- Units
- About 44,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, J.C. Penney, Healthrider, The Sports Authority and Target stores nationwide, among others, sold the strollers, from December 1998 through July 1999, for about $100 for a single jogger and $250 for a double jogger.
InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
To order the repair kit or for more information, call InSTEP LLC at (800) 242-6110 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or access the company's website at www.instep.net
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