Stroller company announces major safety recall
2009-11-09 – Maclaren is recalling at least 1 million umbrella strollers because of a potential hazard to children’s fingers. A side hinge mechanism poses the risk of cutting or amputating a child’s fingers when the stroller is being opened or closed.
The voluntary recall applies to all Maclaren strollers sold in the U.S. since they were introduced in 1999.
The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. The strollers, which are manufactured in China, are sold nationwide.
Maclaren is providing consumers and retailers free repair kits which will cover a joint on the faulty hinge mechanism.
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Maclaren by calling (877) 688-2326.
