Table of contents
- Latest Graco Baby Stroller Recall Updates
- November 20, 2014: Graco Recalls 4.7 Million Strollers
- October 12, 2012: Graco Settles Prats Stroller Case
- October 20, 2010: Quattro Tour and MetroLite Strollers Recalled
- January 20, 2010: Canopy Hinge Recall of 1.5 Million Strollers
- March 22, 2005: Graco Agrees to a Record Civil Penalty
- Which Graco Baby Strollers Are Affected?
- Why Were the Graco Baby Strollers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There a Graco Baby Stroller Recall?
- How Do I Check If My Graco Baby Stroller Is Recalled?
- Can I Still Get a Free Graco Stroller Repair Kit?
- Where Were the Recalled Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers Made?
Graco recalled about 4.7 million strollers in the United States on November 20, 2014. The folding hinge on the sides can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Graco reported 11 finger injuries, including six fingertip amputations. The recall covers 11 Graco and Century stroller and travel system models made from August 1, 2000 to September 25, 2014.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary repair recall, which has not been expanded or terminated. The remedy is a free repair kit from Graco. No MDL or class action has been filed over Graco strollers.
Latest Graco Baby Stroller Recall Updates
November 20, 2014: Graco Recalls 4.7 Million Strollers
Graco and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 4.7 million strollers in the United States [1].
About 202,000 more are in Canada and about 10,300 in Mexico. The notice lists a free hinge repair kit as the remedy for all recalled models.
October 12, 2012: Graco Settles Prats Stroller Case
The parents of a child entrapped in a Graco MetroLite stroller settled Prats v. Graco in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (No. 11-1765) [2].
The settlement came a day after the court allowed evidence of similar incidents and a recall. The complaint alleges the child became trapped between the seat and tray in November 2010.
October 20, 2010: Quattro Tour and MetroLite Strollers Recalled
Graco and CPSC announced a recall of about 2 million Quattro Tour and MetroLite strollers and travel systems [3]. CPSC cited four infant strangulations between 2003 and 2005.
An infant can pass through the opening between the tray and seat bottom. The head and neck can then become entrapped by the tray, especially for infants younger than 12 months who are not harnessed.
January 20, 2010: Canopy Hinge Recall of 1.5 Million Strollers
CPSC and Graco announced a recall of about 1.5 million Passage, Alano and Spree strollers and travel systems [4]. Canopy hinges pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard.
The hazard arises when the consumer opens or closes the canopy. CPSC told owners to stop using the strollers immediately.
March 22, 2005: Graco Agrees to a Record Civil Penalty
Graco agreed to pay a record $4 million civil penalty to settle CPSC charges that it was late in reporting defects [5].
The charges covered 16 products sold from 1991 to 2002, including car seats, high chairs and strollers. Graco denied knowingly violating CPSC reporting requirements.
Which Graco Baby Strollers Are Affected?
The 2014 recall covers Graco and Century strollers and travel systems in these 11 models:
- Aspen strollers and travel systems
- Breeze strollers and travel systems
- Capri strollers and travel systems
- Cirrus strollers and travel systems
- Glider strollers and travel systems
- Kite strollers and travel systems
- LiteRider strollers and travel systems
- Sierra strollers and travel systems
- Solara strollers and travel systems
- Sterling strollers and travel systems
- TravelMate strollers and travel systems
The model number and manufacture date are on the white label at the bottom of the stroller leg, just above the rear wheel.
Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other stores sold them nationwide from August 2000 through November 2014. Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers also sold them. Strollers cost about $40-70 and travel systems about $140-$170.
Why Were the Graco Baby Strollers Recalled?
The Graco baby strollers were recalled because a hinge on each side of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger. That can cause a laceration or an amputation.
According to the company, the hinges could in rare circumstances have the potential to pinch a child’s finger. Graco included all strollers with the same hinge design sold over 14 years.
All the recalled models are single-occupant strollers. Each has an external sliding fold-lock hinge on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle. Graco Children’s Products of Atlanta, Ga. made them under the Graco and Century brands.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Graco received 11 reports of finger injuries for the 2014 recall. Six were fingertip amputations, four were partial-fingertip amputations and one was a finger laceration.
The 2010 canopy-hinge recall followed seven reports. Children placed fingers in the hinge while the canopy was opened or closed. Five were fingertip amputations and two were fingertip lacerations.
For the Quattro Tour and MetroLite strollers recalled in 2010, CPSC also knew of five reports of entrapped infants with cuts and bruises. One infant had difficulty breathing. Reports are not proof that a stroller caused every injury.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you own a Graco stroller from the recalled models:
- Contact Graco for a free repair kit at (800) 345-4109, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or use the Help Center at gracobaby.com. Kits were to be available at the beginning of December 2014.
- While you wait, take extreme care when unfolding the stroller. Make sure the hinges are firmly locked before placing a child in it.
- Immediately remove the child from a stroller that begins to fold. Keep fingers away from the side hinge area.
- Call the CPSC Consumer Hotline at 800-638-2772, or report an injury at SaferProducts.gov.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
The Passage, Alano and Spree strollers were sold from October 2004 to December 2009. The remedy was a free protective cover repair kit from Graco.
The October 2010 recall covered Quattro Tour strollers made before November 2006 and MetroLite strollers made before July 2007, sold from November 2000 to December 2007.
Legal Options
The Prats case was an individual suit over a MetroLite stroller that ended in a settlement. A recall does not automatically establish liability.
If a Graco stroller hurt your child, a lawyer can explain whether a claim is possible. For another Graco product, see our Graco Pack n Play lawsuit page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Graco Baby Stroller Recall?
Yes, there is a Graco baby stroller recall. The newest is CPSC recall number 15-032, announced on November 20, 2014. Two earlier Graco stroller recalls came in January and October 2010.
How Do I Check If My Graco Baby Stroller Is Recalled?
You can check whether your Graco baby stroller is recalled by entering its model number on Graco’s recall page. The page lets caregivers verify whether their stroller is included in this recall.
Can I Still Get a Free Graco Stroller Repair Kit?
You can still ask Graco about a free stroller repair kit. The remedy is free hinge covers. Contact the company directly to ask whether a kit is available for an older stroller.
Where Were the Recalled Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers Made?
The recalled Passage, Alano and Spree strollers were made in China. They sold in the United States for $80 to $90 as strollers and $150 to $200 as travel systems.