Stroller giant Graco announced a recall today on nearly 1.5 million of its strollers, after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that many styles pose significant risks for fingertip amputations and lacerations. These risks, which mirror those of the Maclaren stroller recall back in November 2009, are caused when the hinges of the stroller canopy are opened and closed. To date, Graco has received seven reports of children injured by the canopy hinge—five fingertip amputations and two lacerations. Wondering if your stroller style has been recalled? According to the CPSC, the recall involves the Graco Passage, Alano, and Spree strollers, as well as strollers and travel systems with the following model numbers: | 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 6303MYC | 7255WLO2 7255WLO3 7F07EMA3 6F00QIN3 6F00RRY3 7256CLO2 7256SPM2 7256SPM3 7F08DSW3 7F08LAN3 6F03GLN3 7260BAN 7260BAN2 7260BAN3 7260MRA2 7260MRA3 7260PKR 7260PKR2 7G00DLS3 7G00DLS4 6G10CSE3 7270BIA 7270BIA2 7G01CRL3 | Please note: Graco makes two different kinds of stroller hinges. According to the CPSC, only strollers or travel systems with plastic, jointed hinge mechanisms that have indented canopy positioning notches are included in the recall. Compare the photos below to see whether or not you have an affected hinge. All recalled stroller styles were sold between October 2004 and December 2009 at nationwide retailers including Walmart, Target, Babies “R” Us, and Sears. If your family currently uses one of these strollers, stop using it immediately, and please spread the word to anyone you know who may be using one.
For additional info on the stroller recall, you can contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit their website at GracoBaby.com. Read more of the official statement from the CPSC. — January 20, 2010 Make sure to keep up to date with the latest recalls on our Product Recalls message board. Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
