Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 14, 2012 CPSC #12196

Quick answer

Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards is CPSC recall #12196, announced on June 14, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers

Recalled brands

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.

Recall date

June 14, 2012

Categories

Strollers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12196?

CPSC recall #12196 covers Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 14, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12196?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12196 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Strollers-Recalled-by-Kolcraft-Due-to-Fingertip-Amputation-and-Laceration-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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