MAJOR RECALL OF GRACO STROLLERS and DOREL CRIBS

There were major baby products recalled this week:
 
Graco strollers and Dorel Asia cribs. This is significant considering we recently also had a major Storkcraft recall on cribs.

GRACO STROLLER ITEMS RECALLED

Photo courtesy of CPSC 

This Graco stroller recall is the largest in US history...about 1.5 million . The recalled Graco Strollers were manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008 and sold nationwide.

 There are several models included:
 Graco’s Passage™,
 Alano™
 Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems.

For official model numbers and recall info from Graco to obtain a free repair kit: 

http://www.gracobaby.com/SafetyAndRecall/Pages/SafetyAndRecallArticle.aspx?recallID=30&page=SafetyAndRecall

THE PROBLEM WITH THE GRACO STROLLERS

Hinges on the stroller’s canopy can pose a potential fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy according to a news report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were 7 reported injuries.
 
GRACO STROLLER REPAIR KIT

When you receive your kit, the video link below will help you install the repair kit. It basically consists of a sleeve to go over the hinges.






RECALL OF  DOREL ASIA CRIBS


Photo courtesy of CPSC


There was also a massive recall of Dorel Asia cribs this week.

There were sold at  major retailers nationwide from Jan 2005 to Dec 2009:

KMART
Sears
Walmart

They were sold between $120 and $700 each.

THE PROBLEM WITH DOREL ASIA CRIBS & SOLUTION

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the recalled Dorel Asia cribs have drop side hardware that can fail which may cause the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it can create a space and an infant or even a toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.

Also, when the slat is damaged, Dorel Asia recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.

Parents are cautioned to check under their cribs for the manufacturer label and if you have Dorel Asia Cribs, check the model number. If you have a cribs that have been recalled -immediately stop using these cribs..

To see if your crib has been recalled, and what to do if it is click the official recall notice: 

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10114.html


Repair kits will be provided in February. They may include two - four new sides and hardware to immobilize the drop side of the crib depending on the model.

Dorel Asia (866) 762-2304 btwn  8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET M-F
www.dorel-asia.com





For more info see these reference articles:

http://www.annarbor.com/shopping/strollers-and-cribs-part-of-massive-recall-by-cpsc-this-week/

http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2010/01/graco_recalls_15_million_strol.html