AAFES RECALL NO.
10-007 Scope: AAFES worldwide mainstore/catalog/online In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga is voluntarily recalling certain strollers and travel systems. Name of Product: Graco’s Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems Units: About 1.5 million Manufactured in: China Hazard: The hinges on the stroller’s canopy pose a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy. Incidents/Injuries: Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller’s canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, resulting in five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations. Description: This recall involves above products manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008 with the following model numbers that AAFES has carried and specific hinge mechanisms:
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 are recalled. The model number and manufacture date are located on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels. Sold at: AAFES, Navy Exchange and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 and December 2009. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com. To view the complete recall click on: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10115.html
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