Kelty Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled February 23, 2012 · CPSC recall 12116 · Kelty

Hazard

The front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the stroller and adults pushing the stroller.

Remedy

New Instructions

Units

About 3,000

Incidents / injuries

There have been three reported incidents with these recalled strollers, including cuts, scrapes and fractured bones to adults, and minor cuts and scrapes to children.

Description

This recall involves Kelty Speedster Swivel Deluxe single jogging strollers and Swivel Deuce double jogging strollers. The strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a canopy. They were sold in color combinations blue/gray and orange/gray. "Kelty Kids" is embroidered on the front of the stroller in the child's leg area. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number and stroller name are printed on a tag inside the stroller's seat area. Kelty Swivel Deluxe (single jogging stroller) Model Number Kelty Swivel Deuce (double jogging stroller) Model Number 20090116 20090216 20090116B 20650611 20650411BLU 20650411CU

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Kelty to receive free updated assembly and maintenance instructions.

Contact

For additional information, contact Kelty toll-free at (866) 349-7225 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT, or visit the firm's website at www.kelty.com

Product

Kelty Single and Double Jogging Strollers

Imported by

Kelty, of Boulder, Colo., a division of American Recreation Products

Retailers

Juvenile product stores and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers, including www.kelty.com, from January 2010 through February 2012 for between $375 and $475.

Made in

Philippines

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