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Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

Published: November 9, 2009Recall ID: 10033Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Maclaren Strollers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Maclaren-USA-Recalls-to-Repair-Strollers-Following-Fingertip-Amputations-
TitleMaclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/466df00766164c97ad62676653157494.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionPicture of Recalled Stroller
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/777920a180da41b194494bca50c48636.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionPicture of Recalled Stroller
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2c275ae7aeb146f7a529912fda81bd06.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionPicture of Recalled Stroller
Hazards › NameThe stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Injuries › NameThe 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.
Products › NameMaclaren Strollers
Products › TypeStrollers & Accessories
Products › Category I D2155
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout one million
Recall I D33
Remedies › NameThe recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Retailers › NameBabies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
Recall Date2009-11-09T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
Distributors › NameMaclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Recall Number10033
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2015-02-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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