I just received this from a newsletter I subscribe to. I verified it online:
Maclaren plans to recall 1 million strollers—all its production between 1999 and 2009—after receiving 12 reports of hinges on the stroller that amputated children’s fingertips. The company will send out a cover for the hinges to all owners.
The CPSC and Maclaren will issue a press release in the recall this Tuesday; Maclaren began notifying its dealers of the recall in the past couple of days.
Here is the take-home message until the recall is official:
• Stop using all Maclaren strollers right now—yes, every model made since 1999.
• When the recall goes public on Tuesday, order a hinge cover from Maclaren’s web site or phone line. (Note: the web site is not live yet as of this writing).
• Wait until you install the hinge cover before using the stroller again.
