CPSC2012-06-14
Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
Injuries reported
Kolcraft 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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Consumer contact
For 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Strollers-Recalled-by-Kolcraft-Due-to-Fingertip-Amputation-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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