CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-21 · 02167
Hazards
The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
02167
Date
2002-05-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
Importer(s)
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller model number 55120. The model number and "MADE IN CHINA" can be found on a sticker located on one of the rear legs of the stroller. "Jeep" is written with yellow raised lettering on the front of the steering wheel base. These toys and strollers were manufactured from January 2001 through February 2001. The manufacture date is listed below the model number on the rear leg sticker. Strollers manufactured after February 2001, with toy steering wheels, are not included in this recall.