Today Graco announced a voluntary recall in the United States for select older models of Graco Quattro Tour™ and MetroLite™ strollers (these strollers are known as Quattro Tour™, Quattro Tour Deluxe™, and Aerosport™ outside of the U.S.)
This announcement is related to a U.S.-specific standard that was established in 2007 to address the height of the opening between the stroller’s tray and the seat bottom. This tray height standard requires an 8-inch stroller opening and is only regulated in the U.S.
Outside of the U.S., these strollers are compliant with all relevant European standards; specifically EN1888, the European standard for wheeled child conveyances.
However, as a result of the activity in America, Graco is issuing a voluntary safety notice for all countries outside of the U.S. to alert parents and caregivers of a potential risk of injury if the stroller harness is not used.
To prevent potential injuries:
- Always secure a child by using a safety harness whenever they are in a stroller
- Never leave a child unsupervised in a stroller, especially when sleeping
- Always follow your manufacturer’s instructions on how and when to use additional safety features provided with your stroller
We want to stress that these products are safe when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. There have been no reported injuries related to this issue outside of North America, however, we will give all consumers the ability to order a modification kit if they own one of these strollers.
If parents are still concerned, we encourage them to call Graco to request a modification kit that closes the gap between the stroller tray and seat.
It is important to note: In the U.S., a “recall” refers to ANY corrective action or safety notice related to a product. In this case, the announcement does not instruct consumers to return their product in the U.S. or otherwise. Graco will provide free modification kits for consumers with affected strollers worldwide, upon request.
To request the modification kit or for any additional questions, consumers can contact Graco by visiting www.gracobaby.be/nl_BE or by calling our consumer service line at 22008354