CPSC2001-06-14
CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio
Hazard
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models.
Sold at
Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200.
Affected count
About 650,000
Injuries reported
Century has received 681 reports of incidents, including 250 injuries when the stroller unexpectedly collapsed or the car seat/carrier adapter detached. These reports include three concussions, two skull fractures, one fractured elbow, and two chipped teeth. The remaining injuries include bruises and cuts.
Products
"Take 2," "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, toll-free at (800) 345-4109 anytime. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.gracobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Century-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Use-StrollersDon't want to check this manually?
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