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Graco recalls strollers that caused amputations
Friday, January 22, 2010
Graco Children’s Products has recalled 1.5 million Passage, Alano and Spree strollers because of injuries caused by hinges on the canopy. A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcement of the recall said, “Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller’s canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, resulting in five fingertip amputations.” Among the retailers that sold the strollers are Babies R Us, Target, Kmart, Sears and Burlington Coat Factory.
Photo of the hinge in question, taken from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website
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