CPSC, Graco Children's Products Inc. Announce Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-221 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 7, 2005
- Brand
- Graco Children's Products
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
- Hazard
- Laceration and cuts, Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 21, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back. The strollers have a blue, white or green plastic and steel frame. They have four wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. The cloth seats and tops have various colors and patterns. There is a label with the model and serial number on the stroller's frame. Only strollers with serial numbers and model numbers listed below are included in this recall. Graco Duo Tandem Model Numbers Serial Number Range 7950 7955 7960 7965 7970 7980 Between 01011994 and 12311999 7990 Between 01011996 and 10311998 The recalled MetroLite strollers, manufactured in 2000 and 2001, have a blue, gray or black plastic and steel frame. The cloth seat and top have various colors and patterns. The strollers have four wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. These strollers were sold as a stand-alone stroller and also as part of a travel system that included an infant car seat/carrier and a base. The car seat/carrier is not affected. There is a label on the cross bar under the foot rest containing the model and serial number. Only strollers with serial numbers between 10012000 and 12312001 in the first 8 digits and the following model numbers are included in this recall. Graco MetroLite Model Numbers 6110DW 6114NGS 6110F3 7410CON 6111FKB 7413CML 6114HAV 7413MRN 6114JAM
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller · About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The Duo tandem strollers sold at discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide, from January 1994 through December 2000, for between $80 and $150. The MetroLite strollers sold at discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide, from November 2000 through December 2002, for between $100 and $200.; Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
Call Graco at (800) 345-4109 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
Recall history and context
Graco Children's Products appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Graco Children's Products recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller (About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers units). The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts, Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 21, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.