CPSC recall 11-222, announced May 12, 2011, covers Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009). 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 149 incident reports and 37 injuries. Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit. Recall contact: call (203) 354-4400.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This reannouncement involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers sold prior to November 2009. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller. Maclaren strollers sold after May 2010 have a different hinge design and are not affected by this announcement.
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
Maclaren has received a total of 149 reported incidents with the strollers, including 37 reported injuries that occurred after the stroller was recalled in November 2009. These reported injuries include five additional fingertip amputations, 16 additional lacerations and 16 additional fingertip entrapments/bruising. At the time of the original recall, there were 15 incidents, including 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Official remedy
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Maclaren
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 11-222
- Units
- About one million (this recall was first announced in November 2009)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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 (sold prior to November 2009)
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Consumers who have not received or installed the hinge covers should call Maclaren toll-free at (203) 354-4400 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain the free repair kit.
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