CPSC Recall in 2013: Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.
The inner tube of the tire on the Jeep Liberty stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off.
The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.
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Kolcraft and the CPSC have received 39 reports of inner tube ruptures causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile. Of these, 18 included reports of injury, with 14 occurring while filling the tire with air by adult caregivers. Two children received lacerations to their chin or leg while standing near the stroller and 16 adults received abrasions, contusions and/or lacerations to their arms, legs, stomach or head/face. Two of the reports included property damage.
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