Graco Children's Products Inc. Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers
Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Date of Recall
2005-07-07CPSC Release Number
05-221Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 345-4109Units
About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollersManufacturer
Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.Sold By
The Duo tandem strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from January 1994 through December 2000 for between $80 and $150.Problem/Hazard
These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.Injuries/Incidents
For the Duo Tandem strollers, Graco has received reports of 306 collapses causing 230 reported injuries, including a broken arm, and a cut to a child requiring 46 stitches.Description
The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back. The strollers have a blue, white or green plastic and steel frame. They have four wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. The cloth seats and tops have various colors and patterns. There is a label with the model and serial number on the stroller's frame. Only strollers with serial numbers and model numbers listed below are included in this recall.
Graco Duo Tandem
Model NumbersSerial Number Range 7950
7955
7960
7965
7970
7980Between 01011994 and 12311999 7990 Between 01011996 and 10311998 Remedy
Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller's frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.Consumer Contact
Call Graco at (800) 345-4109 anytime or log on to the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.comNo comments have been posted.Recall Comments
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