July 13, 2004
Name
of product:
Travel Lite Swing
Units: 140,000
Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products, of Exton, Pa.
Hazard: The swing’s carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly
and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the
3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either
side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on
the floor or the swing’s frame.
Description: The recalled Travel Lite portable swings have an adjustable
reclining seat, a rotating handle and a canopy and include model numbers
1850JJP, 1850JGB, and 1870DAL. The swings, which were manufactured between May
2003 and December 11, 2003, also have a serial number between 050503 and
121103. Both the model and serial numbers can be found on a white label
underneath the seat. The swings have the words, “Graco” and Travel Lite swing”
printed on each side, and have buttons on the handle to activate lights and
music. On the underside of the handle are multicolored designs of the sun,
moon, and stars that light up when the light button is pressed.
Sold at: Discount, department and juvenile stores from June 2003 through
June 2004 for about $60.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers who have a Travel Lite swing with a 3-point seatbelt
(waist belt and crotch strap only) or a Travel Lite swing without a red handle
release button should stop using it immediately and contact Graco for a free
repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Graco toll-free at (800) 345-4109
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Company’s Web
site at http://www.gracobaby.com/customerservice/recall_detail.aspx?recallID=16.