Recalls / 2002-05-21

CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers

02167 · Recalled 2002-05-21 · CPSC page

Recalled toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller

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.

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.

Reported injuries

Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller		About 17,000

Parties

Importer: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Mass merchandise, juvenile products sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for, $90.

Consumer contact

Contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday. For additional information, consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com

Source: CPSC recall 02167. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.