CPSC2010-01-20
Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The hinges on the stroller's canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit.
Sold at
AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijers, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 and December 2009 for between $80 and $90 for the strollers and between $150 and $200 for the travel systems.
Affected count
About 1.5 million
Injuries reported
Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller's canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, resulting in five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Graco's Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Graco-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Fingertip-Amputation-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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