Recall: Kelty Recall of Speedster Jogging Stroller

CPSC, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Stroller

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.

Kelty KIDS Speedster