CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of Toy Steering Wheels Sold on Strollers
Kids’ product recall 02-167. Announced by CPSC on May 21, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 21, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel.
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- How to reach the firm: Contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday. For additional information, consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.kolcraft.com
Which ones are recalled?
The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft’s Jeep® Cherokee stroller model number 55120. The model number and “MADE IN CHINA” can be found on a sticker located on one of the rear legs of the stroller. “Jeep” is written with yellow raised lettering on the front of the steering wheel base. These toys and strollers were manufactured from January 2001 through February 2001. The manufacture date is listed below the model number on the rear leg sticker. Strollers manufactured after February 2001, with toy steering wheels, are not included in this recall.
About 17,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Toy steering wheel attachment sold on Kolcraft’s Jeep® Cherokee stroller.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, Ill.
- Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from January 2001 through May 2002, for between $80 and $90.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.