CPSC recall 10-033, announced November 9, 2009, covers Maclaren Strollers. The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. The notice cites 15 incident reports. The recall remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call (877) 688-2326, or go to www.maclaren.us/recall.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Maclaren
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 10-033
- Units
- About one million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
- Distributor
- Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Maclaren Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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