Graco Brougham strollers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Graco Children's Products announced in October 1990 that certain stroller models sold before June 1989 have exposed recline brackets that may cause fingertip lacerations, fractures, or amputations when children place their fingers in the mechanism. The affected models are Travel-Mate, Stroll-A-Bed, Elite, Brougham, Regency, Regency Ltd., Premier, and Premier Ltd., with approximately one million units believed to be in use.
According to the recall notice, owners of Graco strollers should immediately check whether the recline mechanism on both sides of their stroller is covered. If the mechanism is not covered, the record states that consumers should discard or destroy the product. The record indicates that retrofit kits are no longer available and directs consumers to contact Graco Children's Products at P.O. Box 303, Elverson, PA 19520, or by calling (800) 345-4109 for further information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Amputation Laceration
October 9, 1990 Release # 90-157 WASHINGTON, DC -- Graco Children's Products, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the New York State Attorney General's Office, reports that certain models of Graco strollers sold before June of 1989 have been associated with six incidents of children's fingertip laceration or amputation and one incident of a fractured thumb. The exposed recline brackets of these strollers may present this type of hazard to children who place their fingers in the mechanism when the seat is raised by the parent or others. Graco strollers designated by the model names Travel-Mate, Stroll-A-Bed, Elite, Brougham, Regency, Regency Ltd. Premier, and Premier Ltd. may be involved if they were manufactured before June 1989. Approximately one million of these strollers are believed to be in use by consumers. Only those strollers with uncovered recline brackets are involved. The retrofit kits are no longer available. All owners of Graco brand strollers are advised to immediately check to see if the recline mechanism on both sides of their stroller is covered. If the mechanism is not covered, please discard or destroy the product.Further information may be obtained by writing Graco Children's Products, Inc., P.O. Box 303, Elverson, PA 19520, or by calling the customer service number at (800-345-4109
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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