We’ve posted several times recently regarding the new dangers being reported in conjunction with products intended for children and infants.  One of the most recent involved thousands of baby swings, but now comes word of a much larger recall that’s being initiated by one of the world’s leaders in children’s products.  Graco has announced the recall of 1.5 million cribs.

According to the Sun-Sentinel in Florida:

“About 1.5 million strollers sold at Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers are being recalled after some children’s fingertips were amputated by hinges on the products.

The recall by Graco Children’s Products Inc. includes certain model numbers of its Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The Exton, Pa., company received seven reports of children placing their in a stroller’s canopy hinge as the canopy was being opened or closed. Five children had their fingertips severed and two children received cuts on their fingertips.

The strollers were made in China by Graco and sold at AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijer, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 to December 2009.

In announcing the recall Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said the strollers pose an amputation and laceration hazard to children when opening or closing the canopy. The government advised consumers to stop using the strollers and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit.

The recall involves strollers made between October 2004 and February 2008. The model numbers and manufacture dates are on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels.”

If you are using one of these models, stop doing so immediately until you can be sure of your child’s safety.  If your child has been injured by one of these or any other children’s products, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have a track record of successfully holding large corporations accountable for the injuries they caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.