Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
- Reason for Recall:
- These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
- Remedy:
- 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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Product Information
Full Description:
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
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05221
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