CPSC recall 15-032, announced November 20, 2014, covers Graco Children's Products Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems (about 4.7 million units). The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Contact Graco immediately for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 345-4109, or go to www.gracobaby.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger laceration.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 15-032
- Units
- About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Graco Children's Products at (800) 345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com and click on the "Help Center" at the top and Recall and Safety Notifications for more information.
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