CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
Why was CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers recalled?
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models. Contact: Consumers may call Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, toll-free at (800) 345-4109 anytime. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.gracobaby.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Take 2, "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers
- Company
- Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 650,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200.
- Recall date
- June 14, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Century has received 681 reports of incidents, including 250 injuries when the stroller unexpectedly collapsed or the car seat/carrier adapter detached. These reports include three concussions, two skull fractures, one fractured elbow, and two chipped teeth. The remaining injuries include bruises and cuts.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled strollers are for toddlers when used alone and for infants when a car seat/carrier is connected to the stroller. The model names for the recalled strollers can be found on the footrest, the seat pad, the legs of the frame or on a white label on the side locks. Model Name Years Made Take 2 2000 Travel Solutions 1999-2000 Pioneer 1998-2000 Travelite 1997-1998 Pro Sport 1996-1999