Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Mo...
CPSC Recall #15-032 — November 20, 2014
Product
Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
Description
11 models of strollers being recalled due to a child's finger getting pinched in the folding hinge on the stroller.
Hazard
The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China