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Follow on Google News | Fingertip Amputation Risk Focus of Recall on 1.5 Million Graco StrollersGraco, the well-known maker of strollers and other products for children, has recalled 1.5 million units of strollers due to finger amputation risks.
By: Joel McLaughlin So far, five children have had fingertips amputated, and two fingertip lacerations have occurred according to reports received by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the CPSC advisory, two different styles of hinge mechanisms were used in these strollers by the company. The strollers that are included in this recall contain plastic hinge mechanisms with indented canopy positioning notches. These strollers were manufactured between October of 2004 and February of 2008, and parents are advised to check out their strollers if they aren't certain if they are included in this recall. The model number and date manufactured will appear on the lower inside of the rear frame. Retailers around the country sold these recalled strollers, some of which include Wal-Mart, Sears, Target, Babies R Us and Toys R Us. Free repair kits are available, which parents can request by contacting the company. More information concerning the free repair kits can be found on the Graco website at www.gracobaby.com. Just a few weeks ago, a recall much like this one was announced by MacLaren strollers, and California product liability lawyers (http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/ The strollers involved in the current recall by Graco were manufactured in China. The Reeves Law Group has offices across California and is dedicated to representing personal injury victims, including victims of product liability. Please contact us for a free consultation at (800) 644-8000. # # # Article distributed by Joel McLaughlin. These press releases are used to help inform the public of new valuable information relating to several different industries. End
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