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Kolcraft Voluntary Recall of Contours LT Tandem Stroller
Contours Tandem LT stroller
Today Kolcraft announced a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. Although we have made many strollers with the name Contours only the Contours LT Tandem Stroller with model number ZT012 is part of this recall. You can find your model number on a paper label found on the top, rear edge of your stroller seat pad or on a sticker on the rear leg of your stroller frame.
The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. In addition, for strollers manufactured in January and February 2012, the nuts that hold the stroller’s basket support screws in place can detach. Detached nuts can pose a choking hazard to young children. There have been no injuries reported.
If you have one of these models, please call (800)-453-7673 Monday-Thursday from 8 AM -6:45 PM and Friday 8 AM to 3:30 PM EST to order a free repair kit.
The Kolcraft family remains committed to making the best products for your children and we apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.
Kolcraft Helping Kids In Distressed Situations
Strollers given to children in need through KIDS
For several years Kolcraft has partnered with K.I.D.S. – a mission based company who quite simply give caring responses through time & donations to children in the crisis of poverty. K.I.D.S. brings hope and self-esteem to children & families in need in the USA & throughout the world by providing new clothes, shoes, toys furniture, book and juvenile products. Over the past 25 years, K.I.D.S. has provided more than 65 million underprivileged and disaster-struck children with nearly $1 BILLION of new products.
Tom Koltun, Kolcraft’s president, along with Kolcraft and our Kolcraft Mom ambassadors have been able to donate funds and products to K.I.D.S throughout the years, but we don’t always know the personal stories of those who receive the products. We were thrilled to hear that the 1,658 Jeep strollers we donated valued at over $66,000 were delivered to kids in Sri Lanka. Many of the strollers were given to Development Centers where children and infants with special needs live.
Mas. Dulitha Methsara captured our hearts (2nd child from left in photo above). He was abandoned in a hospital by his birth mom. He has cerebral palsy and unable to walk or talk. He does respond when his name is called and lets the staff know what food he enjoys. 
He was so happy to receive a new Jeep stroller which will allow him to attend different events and get around more.
Kolcraft believes that all of us can “do our part” to help children in need. We are proud to partner with K.I.D.S. and give back to those who desperately need the basics for caring for their children. Two Kolcraft Mom/Dad blogs – Being MVP and Chunky and Monkey, MD – are hosting silent auctions for Contours Tandem strollers. The proceeds will go to help K.I.D.S. and you will have a great Contours tandem stroller!
A family in poverty received a stroller to help them with their baby
Kolcraft Joins Operation Shower To Celebrate Pregnant Moms
A military mom-to-be shows off her plush Wally baby toy – Photo by Taryn Lisa Photography
On Tuesday Kolcraft joined Operation Shower to celebrate a Star Spangled Baby Shower for military moms-to-be. It was an amazing day in Chicago where 40 military moms came together to celebrate their pregnancies. What exactly is Operation Shower? It is an non-profit organization that celebrates and honors military families by throwing baby showers for moms-to-be. It is an opportunity to ease the burden of deployment (many of these moms are going through pregnancy, labor & delivery by themselves), to celebrate their babies with wonderful baby showers delivering high-quality products and to connect military moms with other military moms so they don’t feel so alone.
Kolcraft has partnered with Operation Shower for over a year, but this was their first shower in Chicago and we were super excited to attend. As we talked with the moms we were so touched by their stories of bravery and love.
The moms were showered with star spangled swag and were excited to receive a Kolcraft Wonderbug Baby Activity Center and a Wonderbug plush toy. Two moms also won a Contours Classique 3 in 1 bassinet!
Kolcraft was honored to be part of this special baby shower and look forward to showering many more military moms with love and great baby products! You can be part of Operation Shower by donating. Every little bit helps!
We know you will love the photos from the event which you can watch in a video montage here!
You can view TV coverage of the event on these links:
New Video Demos Help You Find the Perfect Baby Products
When you are looking for the perfect baby product, it can be hard to picture the features when you are just reading about them. Kolcraft has been making different demos that demonstrate product features, help you understand the difference between similar products, give tips on how to pick the baby product that is right for you, show you how to assemble your baby product and more! You can find these demos under the demo tab on the individual product pages on Kolcraft.com. You can also find many of them on Kolcraft’s YouTube page.
Entertain Your Baby for Hours with Kolcraft’s New Activity Center
Kolcraft is known for baby products that give long-lasting value to parents. Kolcraft’s new Baby Sit & Step 2-in-1 Activity Center is not only an activity center but it is a walk behind! We love the new, bright gender neutral pattern. (The Kolcraft Baby Sit & Step is also available in pink!)
Some of our favorite features:
- 8 toys to help baby develop motor skills including an electronic discovery center and teethers
- Activity center rocks and spins
- Activity center turns into a walk behind when baby is learning to walk
- Brilliant colors keep baby’s attention
- Activity center multi-position height adjustment for growing babies
To learn more about the the Kolcraft Baby Sit & Step 2 in 1 Activity center, please visit Kolcraft’s website. The Kolcraft Baby Sit & Step 2 in 1 Activity Center is available at Amazon.com
Kolcraft Voluntarily Recalls Certain Contours Options 3 and 4 wheel stroller models
Today Kolcraft announced a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. Although we have made many strollers with the name Contours only the models starting with ZL002, ZL005, ZL008, ZL015, and ZL018 are part of the recall. You can find your model number on a paper label found on the top, rear edge of your stroller seat pad or on a sticker on the rear leg of your stroller frame.
A child or consumer’s finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
If you have one of these models, please call (800)-453-7673 Monday-Thursday from 8 AM -6:45 PM and Friday 8 AM to 3:30 PM EST to order a free repair kit that will cover the hinge.
The Kolcraft family remains committed to making the best products for your children and we apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.
Picking the Perfect Contours Tandem Stroller
Finding the perfect tandem stroller can be daunting especially with so many choices. The key to knowing which Contours tandem stroller is right for you, is to know which features are the most important to you. Our stroller team has put together a handy little chart to help you understand the difference between the Options tandem stroller, the Optima tandem stroller and the Options LT tandem stroller.You can see the chart when you click on the compare button. And while you are at it, click on the watch button for our fun Contours LT tandem stroller video.
Take a look and see which Contours tandem stroller is right for you. If you have any questions, our stroller team is standing by ready to help!
Contours Moms Are Going to BlogHer 2012
Start spreading the news because 3 Contours moms are going to BlogHer 2012!
We are super excited to be sending 3 Contours Moms to BlogHer NYC from August 3-4, 2012. Watch the video to find out more or visit their blogs and learn about their adventures at the BlogHer 2012 Conference!
Our Contours Moms are:
Christine – From Dates to Diapers
Sarah – Minnesota mama’s Must Haves
Jennifer – Mom Spotted
We are thrilled to be sending these amazing moms on their BlogHer adventure.
Be sure to check our blog and theirs for ways you can win prizes throughout the year.
Contours Options LT Tandem Stroller Wins a 2012 NAPPA Award
We are excited to announce that the newest member of the Contours family, the Options LT tandem stroller has been named a 2012 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Gold winner. The stroller was recognized for being more compact and lightweight than other tandem stroller options. Plus, Contours provides parents the ability to customize the seating options.
Because it folds so easily with both seats on, parents will spend less time folding their stroller and more time with their children. Building upon the positive reviews of the Options line of strollers, the Contours Options LT tandem features our trademark reversible seats, a large storage basket and the ability to fit most infant car seats. For on-the-go parents looking for a customizable tandem stroller, the Contours Options LT provides a lightweight solution and is available in two colors – Crimson Red & Valencia Gold.
NAPPA’s independent expert judges and parent testers evaluated hundreds of submissions for their innovation, safety, quality and the degree to which they make parenting easier. After weeks of stringent testing, 25 products were selected to receive the esteemed Gold Award while 41 received Silver and 30 were chosen as Honors.
“Parenting can be challenging and overwhelming with all the distractions that we face today,” says Julie Kertes, NAPPA General Manager. “Our winner list cuts through the clutter and hones in on only the best baby gadgets, gear and tools so that parents can make smart choices for their families.”
Kolcraft Voluntarily Recalls Certain Models of Tender Vibes & Light Vibes Bassinet
Today Kolcraft announced a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. Although we have made many bassinets with the name “Tender Vibes” and “Light Vibes”, only 4 models are part of the recall. This recall involves Tender Vibes models KB021-ARC and KB022-VER, Tender Vibes Rocking Bassinet model KB039-CMR1, and Light Vibes bassinet KB043-BNT1. You can find your model number on your unit frame.
The locking clip can appear to be locked on these models, but remain unlocked. This could allow the bassinet to fall resulting in injury. If you have one of these models, please call 888-624-1908 to order a repair strap that will make sure the lock is fully locked.
The Kolcraft family remains committed to making the best products for your children and we apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.
