Recalled Product

Kolcraft Contours Options Three-wheeled and Four-wheeled Strollers

On 2012-06-14, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Kolcraft Contours Options Three-wheeled and Four-wheeled Strollers due to a potential amputation and laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2006 for about $150 to $160.

About 40,000 units are involved in this Kolcraft stroller recall. Instance(s) of severe injuries have been reported.
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This was the 3rd recall of products in the Strollers category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 40 similar recalls, involving about 7 million product units. See other recently recalled Strollers.

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What is the problem?

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.

Instance(s) of severe injuries have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

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.

This product was also recalled in Canada. Health Canada's press release can be found at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1629

These items were sold new⁺ at Juvenile product specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from January 2006 and June 2012 for between $150 and $160.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

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

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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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.