Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
October 14, 2005 Alert #06-502 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller
Units: 230
Manufacturer: Kelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Hazard: Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse.
Incidents/Injuries: Kelty received two reports of handle clips unlocking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled stroller has an aluminum frame and a cloth seat, with a sun canopy. The recalled stroller has model number 20050016 and serial numbers: S1000001D0504 through S1000800D0504 and S1000001D0506 through S1000200D0506. Each stroller has a tag, located inside the child's seat compartment, which lists the model name and number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number. There are two yellow handle-locking clips, one on each side of the stroller frame that secures the handle from movement.
Sold by: Juvenile baby product stores, sporting good stores and Web retailers from May 2005 through July 2005 for $250.
Manufactured in: Philippines.
Remedy: Consumers should stop use immediately and call the telephone number below to arrange return of affected units to Kelty. A full refund, plus a free daypack, is provided for all units returned by consumers. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: Call Kelty at (800) 535-3589 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.