CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
Published: June 14, 2001Recall ID: 01172Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled strollers are for toddlers when used alone and for infants when a car seat/carrier is connected to the stroller. The model names for the recalled strollers can be found on the footrest, the seat pad, the legs of the frame or on a white label on the side locks. Model Name Years Made Take 2 2000 Travel Solutions 1999-2000 Pioneer 1998-2000 Travelite 1997-1998 Pro Sport 1996-1999
Affected Products
Take 2, "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Century-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Use-Strollers |
| Title | CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stroller-1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled stroller |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stroller-2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled stroller |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stroller-3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled stroller |
| Hazards › Name | The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Century has received 681 reports of incidents, including 250 injuries when the stroller unexpectedly collapsed or the car seat/carrier adapter detached. These reports include three concussions, two skull fractures, one fractured elbow, and two chipped teeth. The remaining injuries include bruises and cuts. |
| Products › Name | Take 2, "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers |
| Products › Type | Strollers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 650,000 |
| Recall I D | 830 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2001-06-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled strollers are for toddlers when used alone and for infants when a car seat/carrier is connected to the stroller. The model names for the recalled strollers can be found on the footrest, the seat pad, the legs of the frame or on a white label on the side locks. Model Name Years Made Take 2 2000 Travel Solutions 1999-2000 Pioneer 1998-2000 Travelite 1997-1998 Pro Sport 1996-1999 |
| Recall Number | 01172 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, toll-free at (800) 345-4109 anytime. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.gracobaby.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-06T00:00:00 |