Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Hazard
These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller's frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Consumer Contact
Call Graco at (800) 345-4109 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
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Products
Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Injuries & Incidents
- For the Duo Tandem strollers, Graco has received reports of 306 collapses, causing 230 reported injuries, including a broken arm, and a cut to a child requiring 46 stitches. For the MetroLite strollers, Graco has received reports of 223 stroller collapses, causing 34 reported injuries, including 18 bumps and bruises to the head or body. Other injuries associated with both strollers include cuts, scrapes, scratches, pinched fingers and muscle pulls.