Safety regulator, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
Recall 01172 · Jun 14, 2001 · Century Products Co.
650,000
units affected
650,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01172
- Date
- Jun 14, 2001
- Company
- Century Products Co.
- Units affected
- 650,000
- Product
- Take 2, "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled strollers are for toddlers when used alone and for infants when a car seat/carrier is connected to the stroller. The model names for the recalled strollers can be found on the footrest, the seat pad, the legs of the frame or on a white label on the side locks. Model Name Years Made Take 2 2000 Travel Solutions 1999-2000 Pioneer 1998-2000 Travelite 1997-1998 Pro Sport 1996-1999
What can happen
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Century has received 681 reports of incidents, including 250 injuries when the stroller unexpectedly collapsed or the car seat/carrier adapter detached. These reports include three concussions, two skull fractures, one fractured elbow, and two chipped teeth. The remaining injuries include bruises and cuts.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled take 2, "travel solutions," "pioneer," "travelite," and "pro sport" 4-in-1 strollers?
Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models.
What is the hazard?
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
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.