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4 Children Dead; 2 Million Strollers Recalled. Learn Why Your Stroller May Not Be Safe.

Two million strollers manufactured by the popular brand Graco have been recalled. These strollers have been blamed for four defective consumer product deaths.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday, October 20. It applies to Graco Quattro Tour strollers manufactured before November 2006, and MetroLite strollers manufactured before July 2007. The strollers in the current recall were sold between November 2000 and December 2007.

The strollers are blamed for four infant wrongful deaths from strangulation between 2003 and 2005. The strollers have also been blamed for injuries to six babies. Five infants sustained cuts and bruises after being trapped in strollers; one infant had difficulty breathing.

How did these wrongful deaths and injuries occur?

The injuries occurred because small children, especially babies under 12 months, can slip through the opening between the stroller tray and the bottom of the seat. The opening is big enough for the infant's torso, but not big enough for the infant's head, so babies are caught at the neck.

How do I know if my stroller has been recalled?

List of strollers included in the current Graco stroller recall

The model numbers are printed on a label at the lower portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels or underneath the stroller. The name "Graco" appears on a label on the stroller tray and the headrest.

Quattro Stroller, $100-$190, Distributed 2002 - 2007
Model Numbers: 35735, 35759, 7111ASB, 7111BKW, 7111CLN, 7111CUN, 7111DIA, 7111HEA, 7111HIG, 7111LAG, 7111KSH, 7112CNP, 7112MTR, 7113CJR, 7113CMR, 7113COT, 7119GGG, 7119WSR, 7121MAY, 7125QST, 7126RNS, 7127LEG, 7132RXY, 7134SMB, 7138RNS

Quattro Stroller Travel System, $200-$250, Distributed 2002 - 2007
Model Numbers: 35760, 7411ATR, 7411BGN 7411BGN2, 7411BLB, 7411KBK, 7411KBK2, 7411LV, 7411MCH, 7411MCH2, 7411MLY, 7411MLY2, 7419LIM, 7419LIM2, 7419OWD2, 7B00BDA, 7B00DRB, 7B00KAS, 7B01MNS, 7B03CST2, 7B03LTC2, 7B03TFE2

MetroLite Stroller, $90-$190, Distributed 2000 - 2007
Model Numbers: 1104, 1240, 6110DW, 6110F3, 6110S7, 6110TS7, 6111FKB, 6111VIN, 6113SCR, 6114HAV, 6114JAM, 6114LAG, 6114NGS, 6116NRF, 6120SHL, 6121CJG, 6121CNP, 6121GGG, 6121MTR, 6123EME, 6124LRD, 6125SMB, 6J01DAI, 6J01HRL, 6J03RIT, 6J04JEN, 6J05MIN

MetroLite Travel System, $190-$250, Distributed 2000 - 2005
Model Numbers: 1070, 7000KSB, 7308DEL, 7308DEL2, 7308DEL4, 7308TYR, 7308TYR2, 7406PLT, 7408MRT, 7409GRG, 7410CON, 7413CML, 7413MRN, C7413CML

What should I do if I own one of these defective strollers?

Parents and care givers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers. They should contact Graco at 877-838-4046 for a free repair kit.

What should I do if my child was injured by a defective consumer product?

Graco has recalled several children's products this year. In January, Graco recalled 1.5 million strollers because the canopy hinge amputated the fingertips of five children. In March, 1.2 million high chairs were recalled because they could cause injury by tipping over. In April, 217,000 cribs were recalled for risk of strangulation.

Graco and other companies that manufacture children’s products have the responsibility to ensure the products are safe for the children who use them. If your child has been injured by a children’s product, you have a right to be angry. You also have a right to compensation for your child’s injuries and related expenses.

The Kansas City personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys believe child safety should be a priority. Our Missouri product liability attorneys help parents file lawsuits on behalf of their injured children. To learn more, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

To learn more about the rights of injury victims, download our free guide, “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.”

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