Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Recall 15032 · Nov 20, 2014 · Graco
4,700,000
units affected
4,700,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15032
- Date
- Nov 20, 2014
- Company
- Graco
- Units affected
- 4,700,000
- Product
- Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger laceration.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aspen, breeze, capri, cirrus, glider, kite, literider, sierra, solara, sterling and travelmate model strollers and travel systems?
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.
What is the hazard?
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.