CPSC recall 12-233, announced July 24, 2012, covers Kolcraft Enterprises Contours Options LT Tandem Strollers (about 5,600 units). The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive free replacement wheels. Recall contact: call (800) 453-7673, or go to www.kolcraft.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves all Contours Options LT tandem strollers with model number ZT012.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Contours Options LT tandem strollers with model number ZT012. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label found on the rear leg of the stroller. The dual-seat strollers have one mesh basket beneath both seats and were sold in two color schemes; black with red canopies and accents, and gray with yellow canopies and accents. "Options LT" is printed on a bar along the side of the stroller.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. In addition, for strollers manufactured in January and February 2012, the nuts that hold the stroller's basket support screws in place can detach. Detached nuts can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Kolcraft has received six reports of front caster wheels breaking and two reports of the basket's support screws and nuts detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive free replacement wheels. Consumers with strollers manufactured in January and February 2012 will also receive replacement nuts for the basket support screws.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kolcraft Enterprises
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 12-233
- Units
- About 5,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory and juvenile product specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and other online retailers between February 2012 and July 2012 for about $250.
- Importer
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Contours Options LT Tandem Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers and Car Seats
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com
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