CPSC2000-12-20
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of "Ranger" Strollers
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, January 2000 through November 2000, for about $80.
Affected count
About 25,500
Injuries reported
Kolcraft has received 39 reports of the lock mechanisms breaking, including one report of a baby's arm being pinched.
Products
Kolcraft Ranger and Ranger Quattro strollers
Consumer contact
For more information, call Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kolcraft-Announce-Recall-of-Ranger-StrollersDon't want to check this manually?
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