1.5 Million Strollers Recalled for Finger Amputation Risk
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. has issued a recall for 1.5 million baby strollers, due to risk of finger amputation and cuts when children's fingers get caught in the hinges, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bloomberg reports:
Newell Rubbermaid's Graco unit received reports of five amputations and two lacerations after children placed their fingers in the strollers' hinges while the canopy was being opened or closed, the agency said. The commission announced the voluntary recall today in a statement on its Web site.
The recall covers those Graco Passage, Alano and Spree strollers and travel systems with a plastic, jointed hinge mechanism that has indented canopy positioning notches, the agency said.
The products were sold at retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and Toys "R" Us Inc. from October 2004 and December 2009, the agency said.
This is the largest stroller recall in history. Naturally, the strollers were made in China. If you own such a stroller stop using it immediately. You can find out more information and get contact information
here. Grace is answering parents' questions on it Twitter account.
