Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Graco’s Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems
Date of Recall
2010-01-20CPSC Release Number
10-115Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 345-4109Units
About 1.5 millionManufacturer
Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.Sold By
AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijers, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 and December 2009 for between $80 and $90 for the strollers and between $150 and $200 for the travel systems.Problem/Hazard
The hinges on the stroller’s canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy.Injuries/Incidents
Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller’s canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, resulting in five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations.Description
This recall involves Graco Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems with the following model numbers and specific hinge mechanisms:Model Numbers | ||
6303MYC, 6303MYC3 |
7240DNB, 7240DNB2 7240MKL2, 7240MKL3 |
7F02GLM3 |
6320IVY, 6320LAU | 7241DDH2, 7241DHO3 | 7F04TAY3 |
6330CAP, 6330THR, 6330THR3 |
7255CLP, 7255CLP2, 7255CRA2, 7255CRA3, 7255CSA3, 7255GPK3, 7255GRN, 7255GRN2, 7255JJB3, 7255ORC2, 7255WLO2, 7255WLO3 |
7F07EMA3 |
6F00QIN3, 6F00RRY3 |
7256CLO2, 7256SPM2, 7256SPM3 |
7F08DSW3, 7F08LAN3 |
6F03GLN3 |
7260BAN, 7260BAN2, 7260BAN3, 7260MRA2, 7260MRA3, 7260PKR, 7260PKR2 |
7G00DLS3, 7G00DLS4 |
6G10CSE3 | 7270BIA, 7270BIA2 | 7G01CRL3 |
7235GGA, 7235GGA2 | 7E01JON2, 7E01JON3 | 7G04KRA3 |
7236CDR2 | 7F00LPE3, 7F00RSH3 | 7G05GPR3, 7G06WSR3 |
7237HOL2, 7237HOL3 | 7F01FOR3 | 7G07ABB3, 7G07BAT3 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.comRecall Comments
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