Consumer Reports warns of Graco stroller

Double strollers are a great option for parents with two kids, but be sure to double-check which kind you have.

Consumer Reports is revealing how a Graco double stroller could pose a danger.

It's the Ready2Grow Classic Connect LX. Consumer Reports says it could pose a safety risk.

The problem was discovered during braking tests on a 'tilt table.'

The stroller was loaded with 35 pounds in the front in an infant seat and 40 pounds in the back seat.

Then the table was slowly tilted up to an incline of 20 degrees. The brakes gave way, sometimes at 18 degrees.

"What happened is these plastic teeth used to lock the wheels bent," said John Galeotafiore of Consumer Reports.

No injuries have been reported related to the stroller's brakes.

Graco says Consumer Reports' test "fails to replicate real world conditions" because of its steep angle. It also says the stroller meets voluntary safety standards.

"Our rigorous test is designed to gauge whether strollers have an extra margin of safety. We've tested more than 160 strollers listed in our current ratings. This is the only one, including double strollers, where the brake released. And we're also concerned that the brake teeth bent," Galeotafiore said.

Consumer Reports has labeled the Ready2Grow Classic Connect LX a "Don't Buy," along with other Ready2Grow strollers with a similar brake design - the Classic Connect, the Click Connect LX and the Click Connect.

Consumer Reports says if you own any of these Graco strollers, ask your retailer for a refund.

Consumer Reports says several other Graco strollers earn top scores and are recommended.

That includes a Graco double stroller, the FastAction Fold Duo Click Connect. Consumer Reports named it a Best Buy at 280 dollars. It has a different braking system than Graco's Ready2Grow strollers.

For more information, visit ConsumerReports.org