Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
CPSC Recall #12-196 — June 13, 2012
Product
Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Description
Kolcraft recalls Contours model strollers. Reports of fingertip amputations, smashed fingers.
Hazard
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 / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
Sold 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.
Importer
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Manufactured In
China