MASSIVE STROLLER RECALL
Maclaren, a British company, is recalling approximately 1 million of its umbrella strollers due to a potential hazard to children's fingers. Consumers should stop using all single and double Maclaren strollers immediately. This voluntary recall applies to all Maclaren strollers sold in the U.S. from 1999 through November 2009. The strollers are manufactured in China.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Maclaren 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. The stroller's side-hinge mechanism poses a hazard to children when the stroller is being opened or closed.
Maclaren is providing consumers and retailers free repair kits which will cover a joint on the faulty hinge mechanism. For more information regarding how to receive a free repair kit call Maclaren toll-free at (877) 688-2326 or visit http://recall.maclarenbaby.com/.
