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

Recalled May 21, 2002 · CPSC recall 02167 · Kolcraft

Recalled toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
Units
About 17,000
Incidents / injuries
Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
Imported by
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Retailers
Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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