Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
CPSC recall 10033 · announced November 9, 2009 · Maclaren
The product
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
The hazard
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
What to do (per CPSC)
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Sold at: Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.maclaren.us/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.