CPSC2004-07-13
CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Travel Lite™ Swings
Graco Children's Products, of Exton, Pa.
Hazard
The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame.
Remedy
Consumers who have a Travel Lite swing with a 3-point seatbelt (waist belt and crotch strap only) or a Travel Lite swing without a red handle release button, should stop using it immediately and contact Graco for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Discount, department and juvenile stores, from June 2003 through June 2004, for about $60.
Affected count
140,000
Injuries reported
Graco has received about 28 reports of incidents involving the handle falling down on young children; in addition, Graco has received 100 reports of children falling forward or to the side. Injuries resulting from these incidents include bloody or swollen lips, red marks, bumps and bruises.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Travel Lite Swing
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Graco toll-free at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.gracobaby.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Graco-Childrens-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Travel-Lite-Swings-Don't want to check this manually?
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