Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-06-14 · 12196
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
12196
Date
2012-06-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.