CPSC recall 12-116, announced February 23, 2012, covers Kelty Single and Double Jogging Strollers (about 3,000 units). The front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the stroller and adults pushing the stroller. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Kelty to receive free updated assembly and maintenance instructions. Recall contact: call (866) 349-7225, or go to www.kelty.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model number and stroller name are printed on a tag inside the stroller's seat area.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kelty Speedster Swivel Deluxe single jogging strollers and Swivel Deuce double jogging strollers. The strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a canopy. They were sold in color combinations blue/gray and orange/gray. "Kelty Kids" is embroidered on the front of the stroller in the child's leg area. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number and stroller name are printed on a tag inside the stroller's seat area. Kelty Swivel Deluxe (single jogging stroller) Model Number Kelty Swivel Deuce (double jogging stroller) Model Number 20090116 20090216 20090116B 20650611 20650411BLU 20650411CU
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the stroller and adults pushing the stroller.
Incidents and injuries
There have been three reported incidents with these recalled strollers, including cuts, scrapes and fractured bones to adults, and minor cuts and scrapes to children.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Kelty to receive free updated assembly and maintenance instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kelty
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 12-116
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- Philippines
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product stores and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers, including www.kelty.com, from January 2010 through February 2012 for between $375 and $475.
- Importer
- Kelty, of Boulder, Colo., a division of American Recreation Products
Kelty Single and Double Jogging Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kelty toll-free at (866) 349-7225 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT, or visit the firm's website at www.kelty.com
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