CPSC recall 12-196, announced June 14, 2012, covers Kolcraft Enterprises Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers (about 36,000 units). 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. The notice cites 5 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 453-7673, or go to www.kolcraft.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.
On the ZL002 model, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a sticker above the left wheel.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Kolcraft and CPSC have received five reports of injuries involving the hinge mechanism, including reports of three children whose fingertips were amputated and two adults whose fingers were either smashed or lacerated.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kolcraft Enterprises
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 12-196
- Units
- About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com
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