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CPSCGeneral Alert

Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazard...

Published: June 14, 2012Recall ID: 12196Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Strollers-Recalled-by-Kolcraft-Due-to-Fingertip-Amputation-and-Laceration-Hazards
TitleStrollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12196.12196.jpg
Images › CaptionKolcraft strollers
Hazards › NameA 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.
Injuries › NameKolcraft 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.
Products › NameContours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Products › TypeStrollers
Products › Category I D67584
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
Recall I D1066
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Importers › NameKolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Retailers › NameJuvenile 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.
Recall Date2012-06-14T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Recall Number12196
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttps://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/14942r-eng.php
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2016-04-25T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina