Maclaren Stroller Recall
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by rubber chicken in Lifestyle, News
All umbrella strollers by Maclaren USA are being recalled after a reports of a side hinge amputating children’s fingertips. The strollers affected include models sold from 1999 through November 2009.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Maclaren have received fifteen reports of children being hurt by the strollers in the last ten years.
If you have one of the strollers included in the recall, contact Maclaren. You will be sent a kit that will cover the dangerous stroller part.
You can reach Maclaren at www.maclaren.us/recall (starting November 10th) or call them at (877) 688-2326.
Affected Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Models
- Easy Traveller
- Quest Mod
- Quest Sport
- Techno XLR
- Techno XT
- Triumph
- Twin Techno
- Twin Triumph
- Volo
Here’s the official press release:
Voluntary Recall Announced by Maclaren USA
HIGHLY REGARDED FOR SAFETY, MACLAREN VOLUNTARILY PROVIDES CHILD PROOF SOLUTION FOR ITS STROLLERS SOLD IN THE U.S.
(South Norwalk, CT— November 9, 2009) Consistent with Maclaren USA’s unwavering commitment to child safety we are providing U.S. consumers notice of a voluntary recall of all Maclaren umbrella strollers sold in the U.S. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Maclaren is providing free of charge to all affected consumers and retailers a kit to cover the elbow joint on the umbrella stroller’s side hinge mechanism which can pose a potential finger hazard to a child when the operator is opening or closing the umbrella stroller.
Safety is Maclaren’s 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 umbrella strollers. These easy to fit hinge covers will insure proper precautions are taken by the operator to avoid injury when opening or closing the umbrella stroller.
This voluntary recall does not relate to U.S. standards not being met. Maclaren umbrella strollers meet all U.S. ASTM & JPMA compliance standards. These certifications guarantee Maclaren umbrella strollers meet the required maximum safety standards. Maclaren umbrella strollers have served as the benchmark for quality for umbrella strollers and have maintained outstanding records for safety along with durability for over 40 years.
To obtain the hinge covers consumers can visit our website at
www.maclaren.us/recall or contact us toll-free at 877-688-2326 between the hours of 9am – 5pm Eastern Time. Maclaren U.S.A. stresses all operators read the instruction manual prior to use which contains valuable safety tips and service recommendations.
