The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of approximately 5,600 Kolcraft Contours Options LT tandem strollers due to fall and choking hazards presented by defective front wheels and the nuts which hold the stroller basket support screws in place.
The Defects
The front wheel assembly of the affected stroller may break which can cause the stroller to tip forward, creating a fall hazard for any child in the stroller. Fall injuries can include bumps and bruises but may also be more serious, such as brain injuries.
For strollers produced in January and February 2012, another defect is the nuts holding the stroller basket support screws in place which may detach, posing a choking hazard.
Reported Injuries
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, has received six incident reports of the front wheels breaking and two incident reports of the stroller basket nuts becoming detached. Fortunately, no injuries have yet been reported.
Product Details
The recalled strollers include all model number ZT012 Contours Options LT tandem strollers. The manufacturing date and model number may be found printed on a label on the back leg of the stroller. The affected two-seat strollers include one mesh basket under both seats and were sold in one of two color themes: gray with yellow accents and canopies and black with red accents and canopies.
The strollers were sold between February 2012 and July 2012 at youth specialty stores and Burlington Coat Factory locations throughout the country, as well as online at Target.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers. They were sold for around $250.
The Remedy
Consumers should stop using the strollers and contact Kolcraft for replacement wheels at no-cost. If the affected stroller was produced in January and February 2012, Kolcraft will also send replacement nuts.
What To Do If Your Child Has Been Injured
The manufacturers of children’s products have a duty to ensure the safety of those products. If they don’t, they may be held liable for any injuries they cause. If your child has been injured by a defective product in Massachusetts, the experienced child injury lawyers in Boston at Kiley Law Group can help you obtain the compensation your child deserves. To learn more about holding the at-fault party accountable for your child’s injuries, call us for a free legal consultation today at (888) 208-1695.
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