CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers
CPSC recall 01172. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 01172 has the recall date 14 Jun 2001. The notice names the firm Century Products. The recall has about 650,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Strollers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 650,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Take 2, "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers, About 650,000, Strollers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200. |
| Manufacturer | Century Products Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 650,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Strollers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Century Products
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Nov 1999 | Century Offers Cash Reward for Recalled Infant Swings Four strangulation deaths reported |
| 3 Sep 1998 | Fold-N-Go® Care Centers Recalled by Century |
| 2 Sep 1997 | Lil' Napper Infant Swings Recall by Century |
| 16 Apr 1997 | TraveLite SPORT Strollers Recall by Century |
| 29 Jan 1992 | Century Products Recalls Wind-Up Infant Swings |
| 29 Jun 1989 | Seamore The Action Seahorse Bath Rings Retrofit by Century |
| 16 Dec 1988 | Consumers Were Urged To Replace Horn On Century Roadster Walker |
| 16 Dec 1988 | E-Z Go Strollers Recalled By Century |
| 1 Dec 1983 | Baby Walkers Repaired by Century |
| 22 Aug 1977 | High Chair Recalled by Century |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01172The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01172. https://recallregister.com/product/830-cpsc-century-announce-recall-of-multi-use-strollers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01172 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these strollers, from approximately December 1996 through March 2001, for between $100 and $200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01172?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 650,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Century Products?
- 11 CPSC recalls on this register name Century Products. This recall is 1 of them.