Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
This recall was issued June 19, 2013.
- Posted
- June 19, 2013
- Recall Number
- 13221
- Quantity
- About 96,000 in U.S. and about 510 in Canada
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive free replacement wheels. Consumers should use a manual bicycle pump to inflate stroller tires to a maximum of 30 p.s.i. Do not use gas station air pumps to inflate stroller tires.
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Incidents & Injuries
Kolcraft and the CPSC have received 39 reports of inner tube ruptures causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile. Of these, 18 included reports of injury, with 14 occurring while filling the tire with air by adult caregivers. Two children received lacerations to their chin or leg while standing near the stroller and 16 adults received abrasions, contusions and/or lacerations to their arms, legs, stomach or head/face. Two of the reports included property damage.