The HINGE COVER that should be put.
What may occurs to your little one.
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Please Mommies...DO READ THIS!Maclaren Stroller Recall: Kids Lose Fingertips In HingesNews 1Monday, November 9, 2009 by
Brett A. Emison Fox News
reported today that high end stroller manufacturer, Maclaren, will recall 1 million umbrella strollers over a dangerous safety defect. The recall includes strollers sold over the last decade after several reports of children placing their finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in a number of fingertip amputations.
High-end stroller maker
Maclaren, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling about 1 million umbrella strollers sold in the United States since 1999.
The move comes after 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States. The agency said consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Prices for the strollers ranged from $100 to $360. The strollers were manufactured in China and distributed by Maclaren USA Inc of South Norwalk, Conn.
Maclaren, which dubs itself as "a premier British parenting lifestyle company that produces the world's most safe, durable, innovative and stylish baby buggies and strollers," is planning to provide a free kit to cover the stroller's hinge mechanism.
In a press release, the company said: "Safety is our first priority and through this voluntary effort we urge consumers to contact us immediately to obtain the kit which consists of hinge covers designed specifically to fit all Maclaren strollers."
Defective products are not limited to vehicles, drugs or medical devices. Defective products can arise anywhere and are particularly troubling when the defect involves children. According to the FoxNews report, it took Maclaren a decade to recall these dangerous products and Maclaren did so only after at least 12 children lost fingers because of Maclaren's dangerous design.
Safety regulators and the public need to do more to hold companies accountable when they design dangerous products -- especially when those dangerous or defective products harm children.
News 2Maclaren Stroller Recall: Kids Lose Fingertips In Hinges
Fox News
reported today that high end stroller manufacturer, Maclaren, will recall 1 million umbrella strollers over a dangerous safety defect. The recall includes strollers sold over the last decade after several reports of children placing their finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in a number of fingertip amputations.
High-end stroller maker
Maclaren, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling about 1 million umbrella strollers sold in the United States since 1999.
The move comes after 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States. The agency said consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Prices for the strollers ranged from $100 to $360. The strollers were manufactured in China and distributed by Maclaren USA Inc of South Norwalk, Conn.
Maclaren, which dubs itself as "a premier British parenting lifestyle company that produces the world's most safe, durable, innovative and stylish baby buggies and strollers," is planning to provide a free kit to cover the stroller's hinge mechanism.
In a press release, the company said: "Safety is our first priority and through this voluntary effort we urge consumers to contact us immediately to obtain the kit which consists of hinge covers designed specifically to fit all Maclaren strollers."
Defective products are not limited to vehicles, drugs or medical devices. Defective products can arise anywhere and are particularly troubling when the defect involves children. According to the FoxNews report, it took Maclaren a decade to recall these dangerous products and Maclaren did so only after at least 12 children lost fingers because of Maclaren's dangerous design.
Safety regulators and the public need to do more to hold companies accountable when they design dangerous products -- especially when those dangerous or defective products harm children.
News 3Maclaren USA Recalls Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
Children's fingers can get caught in the hinge mechanism
November 9, 2009
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Maclaren USA Recalls Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations •
Consumer Complaints about Maclaren Maclaren USA is recalling about 1 million strollers following several reports of infants' fingertips being amputated by the hinge mechanism when the stroller is being unfolded.
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. Consumers have also complained to ConsumerAffairs.com about
other problems with the expensive strollers, most notably the wheels breaking off unexpectedly.
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word 'Maclaren' is printed on the stroller. The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
The strollers were sold at Babies'R'Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (
CPSC).
