CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
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
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11222
Product Information
Product Name
Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009)
Product Type
Strollers
Number of Units
About one million (this recall was first announced in November 2009)
Distributed By
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Manufactured In
China