CPSC2013-06-19
Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive free replacement wheels. Consumers should use a manual bicycle pump to inflate stroller tires to a maximum of 30 p.s.i. Do not use gas station air pumps to inflate stroller tires.
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory, Sears and Toys R Us nationwide, online and at other mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores from June 2010 through June 2013 for between $150 and $180.
Affected count
About 96,000 in U.S. and about 510 in Canada
Injuries reported
Kolcraft and the CPSC have received 39 reports of inner tube ruptures causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile. Of these, 18 included reports of injury, with 14 occurring while filling the tire with air by adult caregivers. Two children received lacerations to their chin or leg while standing near the stroller and 16 adults received abrasions, contusions and/or lacerations to their arms, legs, stomach or head/face. Two of the reports included property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Jeep Liberty Strollers
Consumer contact
Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Kolcraft.com then click Safety Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Strollers-Recalled-by-KolcraftDon't want to check this manually?
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