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Product recall · CPSCNovember 9, 2009Serious
Maclaren USA to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
Details
- Units affected
- About one million
- Recall date
- November 9, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
- What has been reported
- 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.
Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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