Graco Recalls 1.5 Million Strollers

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Graco Children's Products is recalling about 1.5 million strollers after reports of children's fingers being cut when the stroller's canopy is opening or closing. The recalled strollers are the Passage, Alano and Spree strollers and travel systems. These strollers were sold at Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Sears, Target, Walmart, Meijers, AAFES, Navy Exchange, Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers.

The recall was announced Wednesday morning by the Consumer Product Safety Commission after Graco received 7 reports of children being injured when their fingers got caught in the canopy hinge as it was being opened or closed. There were 5 reports of children losing their fingertips.

The recalled strollers were manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008. The manufacture date and model number can be found on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, above the rear wheels. There are two styles of hinges made by Graco. The hinge on the recalled strollers is a plastic, jointed hinge with indented notches for positioning the canopy.

For a complete list of the recalled products, visit the CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Anyone with a recalled stroller should stop use, and contact Graco at 800-345-4109 to receive a free repair kit. Graco's website is http://www.gracobaby.com/.