 Graco Strollers Photo CPSC |
About 1.5 million strollers from Graco (models "Passage," "Alano," and "Spree") are being recalled because the hinges in the canopy can cause fingertip amputations and lacerations during opening or closing. There have been seven reports of this happening with five of those resulting in amputations and two in lacerations. These strollers, which started selling in 2004 at major retailers like Walmart and Target, were made with two different types of hinges. Only those with the plastic hinges with indented positioning notches are affected by this recall. (Find model numbers and hinge images here). To get a free hinge cover repair kit, visit the company's Web site or call 800-345-4109.
 Dorel Cribs Photo CPSC |
Another recent recall are these cribs made by Dorel. More than 600,000 of these were sold at Sears, Kmart and Walmart starting back in 2005. Like other recent recalls, this recall involves drop-side hardware failures. One infant died after the drop-side hardware failed and his parents attempted to repair it on their own. There have been 31 similar failures reported.
This recall doesn't just involve the drop-side issue, however. There have also been 36 reports of crib slats breaking resulting in bruises, scratches and entrapment as well. Some of the cribs in this recall do not have a drop-side at all, so be sure to check if your crib is on the list. Repair kits can be obtained by calling 866-762-2304 or visiting Dorel's Web site.
My daughter, who is 11 now, had her fingers smashed in her stroller many years ago in just the same way. She was in a lot of pain from it, but we were one of the lucky ones.