CPSC recall · Reported November 9, 2009
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. recalled This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclare….
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations was recalled by Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. in November 9, 2009. Reason: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consu…. Remedy: The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.. Verify recall #10033 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consu….
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- agency class
- November 9, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10033 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
Reason for recall
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Remedy, what to do
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10033 |
| Date reported | November 9, 2009 |
| Date initiated | November 9, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About one million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The recall remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled strollers.
- Check the recall number (10033) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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