CPSC recall 02-167, announced May 21, 2002, covers Kolcraft Enterprises Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller (about 17,000 units). 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. Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel. Recall contact: call (800) 453-7673, or go to www.kolcraft.com.
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The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller model number 55120.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kolcraft Enterprises
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-167
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
- Importer
- Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday. For additional information, consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com
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