Recall: Kelty Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers

CPSC, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers

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 Deluxe and Speedster Deuce Jogging Strollers

Units: 349

Manufacturer: Kelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc., of Boulder Colo.

Hazard: Stroller handle can disconnect from stroller frame during use.

Incidents/Injuries: Kelty received two reports of a handle disconnecting during use. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The recalled single seat Speedster Deluxe stroller has model number 20050116 and serial numbers: S2000001D0504 through S2000500D0504 and S2000001D0505 through S2000100D0505. The recalled double seat Speedster Deuce Jogging strollers have model number: 20050216 and serial numbers: S3000001D0504 through S3000300D0504 and S3000001D0505 through S3000075D0505. Each stroller has a tag, located inside the child's seat compartment, which lists the model name and model number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number.

Sold By: Juvenile baby product stores, sporting good stores and Web retailers from May 2005 thru June 2005 for between $335 and $410.

Manufactured in: Philippines.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located.

Consumer Contact: Call Kelty at (800) 535-3589 Ext. 3335 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

Kelty KIDS Speedster Deluxe

Kelty KIDS Speedster Deuce