Maclaren Recall
Maclaren makes some of the most popular strollers around. They’re a big hit with suburbanites and urban dwellers alike because they’re simple to use and don’t take up a ton of room. This week, Maclaren had to issue a recall of their strollers due to reports of children severing their fingers in a hinge on the stroller. To remedy the situation, Maclaren is offering to send a hinge cover to keep little fingers safe. Do you have a Maclaren? If so, read on:
On Monday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a stunning recall of some 1 million Maclaren strollers that were released nationwide from 1999 through November of this year. Maclaren, the 42-year-old British brand, is wildly popular among the young-urban-professional set. The strollers are light, compatible and upscale but not terribly expensive (the recalled models cost from $100 to $360).
This recall doesn’t just involve one specific model. Stop using any single- or double-umbrella stroller with Maclaren written on it, says the CPSC. The problem: Maclaren received reports that 12 children had their fingertips amputated after they placed their fingers in the hinge where the stroller folds. “This is a very serious hazard,” says Scott Wilson, spokesman for the CPSC. “We know child behavior, we know kids like to explore and sometimes put their fingers in places where they shouldn’t be. But finger amputations that result from using a product that parents expect to be safe is unacceptable.” (read more)
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