Graco Stroller Recall Announced After Finger Amputations Reported

Graco, a popular manufacturer of strollers sold at top retailers throughout the United States, including Toys “R” Us and Target, have announced a massive stroller recall after determining that the strollers were leading to finger amputations in children.

The company has recalled their Passage, Alano and Spree strollers and travel systems and you can find the model numbers here.

The strollers feature a hinge which can catch a child’s finger, causing amputations and lacerations when opening or closing the strollers canopy.

Seven reported incidents have now occurred with five amputations and two lacerations involved in those reports.

The recall extends from October 2004 to February 2008 models that were sold at the following stores:

• Burlington Coat Factory
• Babies “R” Us
• Toys “R” Us
• Kmart
• Target
• And Others

Users can obtain a free “protective cover repair kit” for their strollers by calling (800) 345-4109 or visiting cpsc.gov.