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Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

U.S. CPSCCutsSold on TargetNov 9, 2009
Picture of Recalled Stroller
Picture of Recalled Stroller
Picture of Recalled Stroller
Picture of Recalled Stroller
Picture of Recalled Stroller
Picture of Recalled Stroller

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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

Sold on

Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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