CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2002
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers
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.
The CPSC recalled The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft's Jeep® Cherokee stroller model number 55120.….
CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 21, 2002. Reason: The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to co…. Remedy: Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to…. Verify recall #02167 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to co….
- None
- agency class
- May 21, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02167 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02167 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 17,000 |
| 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 remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering…
- Check the recall number (02167) 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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