The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·10033·Announced 2009-11-09

Maclaren Strollers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard

Maclaren USA is recalling about one million strollers because the hinge mechanism can cause fingertip amputations and lacerations to children.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 12 reports of fingertip amputations, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maclaren USA, Inc. is recalling approximately one million single and double umbrella strollers. The recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers, which are identified by the word "Maclaren" printed on the stroller. These products were manufactured in China and sold nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 at retailers including Babies"R"Us, Target, and other juvenile product and mass merchandise stores for between $100 and $360.

The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a hazard to children when the consumer is unfolding or opening the stroller. The firm has received 15 reports of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.

The recall remedy is no longer available. Consumers should destroy and discard the recalled strollers. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.maclaren.us/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Maclaren Strollers
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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