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Baby & Nursery/Strollers & Carriers

Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards

Agency Publication Date: June 14, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 36,000 Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers have been recalled because a child's or adult's finger can get caught in the handlebar hinge mechanism. The company has received five reports of injuries, including three fingertip amputations and two cases where fingers were smashed or lacerated. These strollers were sold in various colors at stores like Amazon.com, Target.com, and ToysRUs.com between January 2006 and June 2012 for about $150 to $160. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit.

Risk

The hinge mechanism used to adjust the handlebars contains an opening that can pinch or trap fingers when it is being locked or unlocked. This has resulted in several serious injuries, including fingertip amputations.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled strollers until you receive and install the repair kit.
  2. Check the model number and manufacture date to see if your stroller is affected. For the ZL002 model, look for a sticker above the left wheel. For models ZL005, ZL008, ZL015, and ZL018, look for a label sewn into the back edge of the seat pad.
  3. Confirm if your stroller's model number begins with ZL002, ZL005, ZL008, ZL015, or ZL018 and was manufactured between January 2006 and November 2009.
  4. Contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, to request a free repair kit.
  5. Visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com for additional information on receiving your repair kit.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.

Contact: For additional information, please contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com

Affected Products

Product: Contours Options three-wheeled strollers
Model:
ZL002
ZL005
ZL008
ZL015
ZL018
Date Ranges: Sold January 2006 - June 2012
Product: Contours Options four-wheeled strollers
Model:
ZL002
ZL005
ZL008
ZL015
ZL018
Date Ranges: Sold January 2006 - June 2012

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Kolcraft strollers

Kolcraft strollers

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12196
Status: Active
Sold By: Juvenile product specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from January 2006 and June 2012 for between $150 and $160.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Contact: For additional information, please contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com
Agency Last Updated: April 25, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response