The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15032·Announced 2014-11-20

Graco Recalls 11 Stroller Models Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard

Graco is recalling 11 stroller models because the folding hinge can pinch a child's finger, causing lacerations or amputations.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically six fingertip amputations and four partial-fingertip amputations, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Graco Children's Products is recalling eleven models of strollers and travel systems, including the Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling, and TravelMate. The recall covers approximately 4.7 million units sold in the United States, 202,000 in Canada, and 10,300 in Mexico. These strollers feature an external sliding fold-lock hinge on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle.

The recall is due to a hazard where the folding hinge can pinch a child's finger, posing a risk of laceration or amputation. Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries, including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation, and one finger laceration.

Consumers should stop using the affected strollers immediately and contact Graco for a free repair kit, which became available in early December 2014. While waiting for the repair kit, caregivers must exercise extreme care when unfolding the stroller to ensure the hinges are firmly locked before placing a child inside. If a stroller begins to fold unexpectedly, caregivers should immediately remove the child to keep their fingers away from the side hinge area.

The recalled product

Product
Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products, of Atlanta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
202,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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