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Product Recall Number: 00-080

Why was InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers recalled?

The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away resulting in injury to a child.

InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers
Here's product recall specific data for InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers.

  • Product Recall Number: 00-080

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-03-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER single and double jogging strollers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), InSTEP LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn., is recalling about 44,000 jogging strollers. The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away resulting in injury to a child. InSTEP LLC has received five reports of brakes failing. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves InSTEP and HEALTHRIDER brand single and double jogging strollers manufactured from December 1998 through July 1999 with the model numbers: ZS100, ZD200, ZS100WS, ZD200WS, ZS100HR, ZD200HR, PR100 or PR200. The manufacturing date, written as T "month" R "year" I, is located on a sticker on the lower cross tube (for example T01R99I is January 1999). "InSTEP" and the model number also are on the sticker. InSTEP model numbers ZS100, ZD200, ZS100WS, ZD200WS, PR100 and PR200 have a blue and green seat, and green canopy. "ZII" is on the top and "InSTEP" is on the front of the stroller. HEALTHRIDER model numbers ZS100HR and ZD200HR have a blue and gray seat, and blue canopy. "HEALTHRIDER" is on the top and front of the stroller. Burlington Coat Factory, J.C. Penney, Healthrider, The Sports Authority and Target stores nationwide, among others, sold the strollers from December 1998 through July 1999 for about $100 for a single jogger and $250 for a double jogger. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact InSTEP LLC to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. To order the repair kit or for more information, call InSTEP LLC at (800) 242-6110 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or access the company's website at www.instep.net.

  • Hazard Description: The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away resulting in injury to a child.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 44,000

  • Incidents: InSTEP LLC has received five reports of brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact InSTEP LLC to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit.

  • Sold At: Burlington Coat Factory, J.C. Penney, Healthrider, The Sports Authority and Target stores nationwide, among others, sold the strollers from December 1998 through July 1999 for about $100 for a single jogger and $250 for a double jogger.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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