Maclaren Stroller Recall
10 Nov 2009Stroller maker Maclaren USA announced a massive stroller recall early Monday morning. This recall affects over 1 million strollers and is a direct result of numerous reports that children’s fingertips are being lacerated or in some instances, severed by a hinge located on the side of the stroller. This dangerous event occurs when the stroller is being folded or unfolded. Maclaren is voluntarily recalling umbrella strollers sold in the United States and is working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to handle the recall.
The following models are included in the recall:
Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Maclaren USA notes that their Umbrella Strollers meet all U.S. ASTM & JPMA compliance standards, guaranteeing their umbrella strollers meet the maximum safety standards available. Nonetheless, they are conducting the voluntary recall to alert the operator when opening or closing the stroller of the possible risk of injury.
You may visit the company’s website for more information at www.maclaren.us/recall or you can call (877) 688-2326. You can also get information about the recall by visiting the Consumer Products Safety Commission website.
Affected strollers were sold as early as 1999 through November 2009 retailing for between $100 to $360.