CPSCNovember 9, 2009

Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following

Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

Why was Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following recalled?

The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Maclaren Strollers
Company
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Quantity
About one million
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.
Recall date
November 9, 2009
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.

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