Dangerous Stroller Recall
Our Atlanta product liability lawyers attempt to notify the public to the best of our abilities when there is a safety recall for a defective product. Yesterday, a baby stroller company voluntarily recalled about one million strollers after reports that children had had their fingertips cut off by a hinge.
The company, Maclaren Strollers, has received 15 reports of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputation, according to the Consumer Prodcut Safety Commission.
The danger occurs when a child places a finger on the hinge while the stroller is being unfolded. As the hinge locks in place it can amputate a child’s finger.
The CPSC advised that consumers immediately stop using these strollers. A free repair kit to cover the hinge can be obtained by contacting the company.
The recall includes all Maclaren single- and double-umbrella strollers. The models are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
These strollers were sold at Babies “R” Us, Target and other retailers in the United States from 1999 to November 2009. The strollers were distributed by Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn., and were manufactured in China.
If you or someone you know has or is using one of these strollers please cease use immediately and contact the company at: http://recall.maclarenbaby.com/order.php
