Category Archives: stroller

Bobby’s story: a warning about recalled Graco Strollers

Bobby’s grandmother recently shared his story on our Family Voices website. Bobby Dean died in 2007 when he was trapped between the seat and food tray of a Graco stroller. Graco finally recalled this product in 2010, but did not … Continue reading

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Stroller recalled for fall hazard, also may pose strangulation hazard

On Friday, CPSC announced the recall of Bumbleride strollers – the Indie and Indie Twin.  At issue is the front wheel – it can break, causing a fall hazard.  Bumbleride and CPSC report 36 incidents of the wheel breaking, with … Continue reading

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Maclaren posts update on their stroller hinge recall

Update: CPSC has also reannounced the recall because of the severity of the newly reported injuries.  CPSC chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum says, “I do not want any more children to suffer such a serious injury, so I urge consumers to protect … Continue reading

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Another death in recalled Graco stroller

A sad story in this week’s news — a young baby in Pennsylvania was strangled in a recalled stroller while he slept at a family gathering.  The baby was placed to sleep in the Graco Quattro Stroller.  At some point … Continue reading

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Graco and CPSC recall 2 million strollers for risk of strangulation

Today CPSC and Graco announced the recall of 2 million Quattro and Metrolite strollers sold between 2000 and 2007. Babies can slip between the seat and stroller tray — trapping their head and leading to strangulation. At least four babies … Continue reading

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