CPSC2014-11-20
Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Graco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Remedy
Contact Graco immediately for a free repair kit. Repair kits will be available from the firm at the beginning of December 2014. While waiting for a repair kit, caregivers should exercise extreme care when unfolding the stroller to be certain that the hinges are firmly locked before placing a child in the stroller. Caregivers are advised to immediately remove the child from a stroller that begins to fold to keep their fingers from the side hinge area.
Sold at
Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from August 2000 through November 2014 for about $40-70 for the stroller and about $140-$170 for the Travel System.
Affected count
About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico
Injuries reported
Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger laceration.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
Consumer contact
Graco Children's Products at (800) 345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com and click on the "Help Center" at the top and Recall and Safety Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Graco-Recalls-11-Models-of-StrollersDon't want to check this manually?
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