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Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
Recalled November 9, 2009 · CPSC recall 10033 · Maclaren
Hazard
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Remedy
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Units
About one million
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
What to do
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
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
Product
Maclaren Strollers
Distributed by
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Retailers
Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →