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Product recall · CPSCNovember 20, 2014Serious
Graco 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard
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What’s wrong
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall includes eleven Graco and Century-branded strollers with model names Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate. All models are a single-occupant stroller with an external sliding fold-lock hinge on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle. Strollers with a manufacture date from August 1, 2000 to September 25, 2014 are included in the recall. Model numbers and the date of manufacture are printed on the white label located at the bottom of the stroller leg just above the rear wheel.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico
- Recall date
- November 20, 2014
- Brand
- Graco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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