Kelty Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Kelty Swivel Deluxe
Kelty Single and Double Jogging Strollers
Recall Date: February 23rd, 2012 Type: Strollers Units: About 3,000 Hazards:
The front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the stroller and adults pushing the stroller. Remedies:
New Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Kelty to receive free updated assembly and maintenance instructions.
Description
This recall involves Kelty Speedster Swivel Deluxe single jogging strollers and Swivel Deuce double jogging strollers. The strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a canopy. They were sold in color combinations blue/gray and orange/gray. “Kelty Kids” is embroidered on the front of the stroller in the child’s leg area. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number and stroller name are printed on a tag inside the stroller’s seat area. Kelty Swivel Deluxe (single jogging stroller) Model NumberKelty Swivel Deuce (double jogging stroller) Model Number 20090116 20090216 20090116B 20650611 20650411BLU 20650411CU
Images:
Kelty Swivel Deluxe
Kelty Swivel Deuce
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Kelty toll-free at (866) 349-7225 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT, or visit the firm’s website at www.kelty.com
Injuries:
There have been three reported incidents with these recalled strollers, including cuts, scrapes and fractured bones to adults, and minor cuts and scrapes to children.
Retailers:
Juvenile product stores and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers, including www.kelty.com, from January 2010 through February 2012 for between $375 and $475.
Importers:
Kelty, of Boulder, Colo., a division of American Recreation Products