Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
What's being recalled
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Units: About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
This recall involves Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers starting with ZL002, ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018. On the ZL002 model, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a sticker above the left wheel. On the ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018 models, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a label sewn into the edge of back of the stroller seat pad. The strollers were manufactured from January 2006 through November 2009 and sold in various color schemes.
The problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
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.
What CPSC says to do
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12196, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.