CPSC recall 04-176, announced July 13, 2004, covers Graco Children's Products Travel Lite Swing (140,000 units). The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. The notice cites 28 incident reports. Consumers who have a Travel Lite swing with a 3-point seatbelt (waist belt and crotch strap only) or a Travel Lite swing without a red handle release button, should stop using it immediately and contact Graco for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 345-4109, or go to www.gracobaby.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The swings, which were manufactured between May 2003 and December 11, 2003, also have a serial number between 050503 and 121103.
Which products are included?
The recalled Travel Lite portable swings have an adjustable reclining seat, a rotating handle and a canopy and include model numbers 1850JJP, 1850JGB, and 1870DAL. The swings, which were manufactured between May 2003 and December 11, 2003, also have a serial number between 050503 and 121103. Both the model and serial numbers can be found on a white label underneath the seat. The swings have the words, "Graco" and "Travel Lite swing" printed on each side, and have buttons on the handle to activate lights and music. On the underside of the handle are multicolored designs of the sun, moon, and stars that light up when the light button is pressed.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame.
Incidents and injuries
Graco has received about 28 reports of incidents involving the handle falling down on young children; in addition, Graco has received 100 reports of children falling forward or to the side. Injuries resulting from these incidents include bloody or swollen lips, red marks, bumps and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers who have a Travel Lite swing with a 3-point seatbelt (waist belt and crotch strap only) or a Travel Lite swing without a red handle release button, should stop using it immediately and contact Graco for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products, of Exton, Pa.
- Recall number
- 04-176
- Units
- 140,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount, department and juvenile stores, from June 2003 through June 2004, for about $60.
Travel Lite Swing
CPSC product type: Swings (Baby/Cradle)
Recall contact information
Consumers can call Graco toll-free at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.gracobaby.com.
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