CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers
CPSC recall 01214. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 01214 has the recall date 9 Aug 2001. The notice names the firm Kolcraft Enterprises. The recall has about 115,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Strollers & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Kolcraft has received 124 reports of the lock mechanisms breaking, including 31 reports of the stroller collapsing. There were 22 reports of injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises to children's faces, arms, hands and legs. |
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| Units | 115,000 |
| Description | The recall includes only the Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122. A label with the word "LiteSport" can be found on the front of the footrest. The model number can be found on a label on the back leg frame of the stroller. These strollers were manufactured from December 1997 through December 1999. The manufacture date is below the model number on the back leg frame label. "Kolcraft" is written on the front of the stroller. |
| Product | Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122, About 115,000, Strollers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from December 1997 through December 2000, for about $30. |
| Manufacturer | Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 115,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Strollers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kolcraft Enterprises
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 01214The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01214. https://recallregister.com/product/1011-cpsc-kolcraft-announce-recall-of-litesport-strollers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01214 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kolcraft has received 124 reports of the lock mechanisms breaking, including 31 reports of the stroller collapsing. There were 22 reports of injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises to children's faces, arms, hands and legs.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers, from December 1997 through December 2000, for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01214?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 115,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Kolcraft Enterprises?
- 14 CPSC recalls on this register name Kolcraft Enterprises. This recall is 1 of them.