Maclaren Stroller Recall
Summary
TLDRMaclaren USA has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1 million strollers due to the risk of fingertip lacerations and amputations caused by the hinge mechanism. The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, and others, sold from 1999 to 2009. The company has reported 15 incidents leading to 12 amputations in the US. Consumers are advised to stop using the strollers and contact Maclaren USA for a free repair kit. For more details, visit www.maclaren.us/recall or contact them at (877) 688-2326.
Takeaways
- โ ๏ธ Maclaren USA is recalling approximately 1 million strollers due to safety concerns.
- ๐ถ The stroller's hinge mechanism presents a risk of fingertip amputations and lacerations, particularly to children.
- ๐ The recall includes all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers.
- ๐ฅ There have been 15 reported incidents with 12 confirmed fingertip amputations in the United States.
- ๐ The affected models are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, and Easy Traveller.
- ๐ฒ The strollers were sold at various retailers nationwide from 1999 to November 2009, priced between $100 and $360.
- ๐ Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled strollers.
- ๐ง Contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit to address the hinge mechanism issue.
- ๐ For more information, consumers can call Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 or visit www.maclaren.us/recall.
- ๐ The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still accepting incident or injury reports related to this product recall or other hazards.
Q & A
Why is Maclaren USA recalling about 1 million strollers?
-Maclaren USA is recalling about 1 million strollers due to the risk of fingertip lacerations and amputations caused by the stroller's hinge mechanism.
Which specific Maclaren stroller models are affected by the recall?
-The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, and Easy Traveller.
What is the hazard posed by the stroller's hinge mechanism?
-The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration when a child places their finger in it while the stroller is being unfolded or opened.
How many reports of incidents have been received by Maclaren related to this issue?
-Maclaren has received 15 reports of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Where were the recalled strollers sold, and what was the time frame of the sales?
-The strollers were sold at Babies R Us, Target, and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009.
What is the price range of the recalled strollers?
-The recalled strollers were sold for between $100 and $360.
What should consumers do if they have one of the recalled strollers?
-Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.
How can consumers get in touch with Maclaren USA for additional information or to receive a repair kit?
-Consumers can contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 or visit their website at www.maclaren.us/recall for additional information and to receive a repair kit.
Is there a specific website for consumers to report incidents or injuries related to the recalled strollers?
-Yes, consumers can report incidents or injuries by visiting the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
What is the role of the CPSC in this recall?
-The CPSC is involved in the recall process and is interested in receiving incident or injury reports related to the product recall or involving a different hazard with the same product.
How can consumers identify if their Maclaren stroller is part of the recall?
-The word 'Maclaren' is printed on the stroller, and consumers can check if their model is among the listed affected models or contact Maclaren USA for confirmation.
Outlines
๐ผ Maclaren Stroller Recall Due to Safety Hazards
Maclaren USA has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1 million strollers due to the risk of fingertip lacerations and amputations. The recall includes all single and double umbrella strollers with a hinge mechanism that poses a hazard to children when unfolded or opened. The company has received 15 reports of children's fingers being caught in the hinge mechanism, leading to 12 fingertip amputations in the United States. The affected models are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, and Easy Traveller. These strollers were sold at various retailers from 1999 to November 2009 for prices ranging from $100 to $360. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Maclaren USA for a free repair kit. For more information, consumers can call (877) 688-2326 or visit www.maclaren.us/recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is also interested in receiving incident or injury reports related to this recall or involving different hazards with the same product, which can be reported at https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
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Keywords
๐กRecalling
๐กFingertip amputations
๐กLaceration
๐กHinge mechanism
๐กMaclaren
๐กAffected models
๐กRetailers
๐กRecall
๐กConsumer reports
๐กRepair kit
๐กCPSC
Highlights
Mclaren USA is voluntarily recalling about 1 million strollers due to safety concerns.
The recall is because of fingertip lacerations and amputations.
All Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers are affected.
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a hazard to children.
Consumers are advised to stop using the strollers when unfolding or opening.
15 reports have been received of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism.
12 reports of fingertip amputations have occurred in the United States.
The word 'Maclaren' is printed on the strollers.
Affected models include 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 retailers nationwide.
The strollers were sold from 1999 through November 2009.
The price range of the strollers was between $100 and $360.
Consumers should contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled strollers.
For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326.
The firm's website www.maclaren.us/recall provides more information.
CPSC is interested in receiving incident or injury reports related to this product recall.
Reports can be submitted through the CPSC website.
Transcripts
Maclaren USA is voluntarily recalling about 1 million strollers
because of fingertip lacerations and amputations.
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers.
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child
when the consumer is unfolding or opening the stroller.
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.
The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.
The affected models included in this recall are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod,
Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
They 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.
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
or visit the firm's Web site at www.maclaren.us/recall.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports
that are either directly related to this product recall
or involve a different hazard with the same product.
Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
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