Maclaren Recalls 1 Million Strollers
If you're one of many parents with a Maclaren umbrella stroller, take note - the company is recalling about 1 million strollers because the hinge can trap fingers when the stroller is being unfolded. The result can be serious cuts or even fingertip amputations. According to CPSC, Maclaren has had 15 reports of kids putting their fingers inside the hinge mechanism, and they have 12 reports of fingertip amputations as a result. Several popular Maclaren stroller models are affected by the recall, including Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Those of you who own a Maclaren stroller affected by this recall should call Maclaren at 877-688-2326. The company will send free repair kits to take care of the problem. You can also visit Maclaren's website for more information - www.maclaren.us/recall CPSC recommends that you stop using the stroller until the repair kit is installed.
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- CPSC's Page for Maclaren Stroller Recall
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Thanks for this Heather. Unfortunately Maclaren is NOT announcing a ‘recall to repair’ in the UK. They are NOT providing parents with a set of covers for the buggy’s elbow joint hinge mechanism.
So many parents in the UK think this is unreasonable of Maclaren. The exact models involved in the fingertips amputation are available in the UK. Although there has been cases in the UK, our Trading Standards body says not enough to make the hinge covers available. In the UK we have a culture of ‘not making a fuss’ – so there are cases, they just go unreported.
The CSCP recommends not using the buggy until parents in the US have received the hinge cover. Our trading institute is in effect saying that this is just a storm in a teacup and that there is nothing wrong with the buggies.
For any UK parents reading this wishing to claim the hinge cover you can make your voice heard by emailing Maclaren. Download a template email or letter here –
http://www.mindfulmum.co.uk/2009/11/download-template-requesting-maclaren-buggy-repair-kit-for-uk-customers/
Oh really, are they not recalling for repair? I was just thinking to send one which I bought from them. I think, I should confirm by sending them an email. Anyway, thanks for the kind information.