Maclaren USA · Recalled
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
- Units
- About one million
- Reports
- 15
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$360
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 09 2009; last revised FEB 04 2015.
