CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers
Why was CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller
- Company
- Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 17,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
- Recall date
- May 21, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.