Graco Baby Strollers Recalled Due to Finger Amputations
News that Graco baby strollers recalled has hit moms and dads everywhere. These items have been recalled due to the injuries several units have cause to children including fingertip amputations. Parents are urged to check their Graco strollers for model repair kits.
(Media-Newswire.com) - News that Graco baby strollers recalled has hit moms and dads everywhere. These items have been recalled due to the injuries several units have cause to children including fingertip amputations. Parents are urged to check their Graco strollers for model repair kits.
Parents using these strollers need to be concerned with the folding hinge mechanism as a child can get their finger snagged in the strollers. The recall is strictly for certain model numbers and units sold through stores such as Babys R Us.
According to the CPSC recall notice, "Graco manufactured two different styles of hinge mechanisms for these stroller models. Only strollers or travel systems with a plastic, jointed hinge mechanism that has indented canopy positioning notches ( see photo below ) are included in this recall. The recalled strollers were manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008. The model number and manufacture date are located on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels."
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