CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2001
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Il recalled The recall includes only the Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122. A label wi….
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers was recalled by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Il in August 9, 2001. Reason: Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free…. Verify recall #01214 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Il issued this CPSC recall-Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. ….
- None
- agency class
- August 9, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01214 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall includes only the Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122. A label with the word "LiteSport" can be found on the front of the footrest. The model number can be found on a label on the back leg frame of the stroller. These strollers were manufactured from December 1997 through December 1999. The manufacture date is below the model number on the back leg frame label. "Kolcraft" is written on the front of the stroller.
Reason for recall
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01214 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2001 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Il |
| Affected scope | About 115,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (01214) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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