CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2011
Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA
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 reannouncement involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers sold prior….
Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 R… was recalled by Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. in May 12, 2011. Reason: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consu…. Remedy: Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA…. Verify recall #11222 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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- May 12, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11222 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 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.
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
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11222 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2011 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About one million (this recall was first announced in November 2009) |
| 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
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
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- 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
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