November 10, 2009
Voluntary Recall of Maclaren Strollers in the USA

Please note that there has been a voluntary recall issued in the USA by Maclaren Baby. Health Canada has chosen not to recall the strollers because the strollers meet with all Canadian and US regulations.

Maclaren has decided to provide consumers with a retrofit package of sleeves for their stroller to cover the hinge of the elbow joint. Canadian consumers can request the same retrofit package by contact the Maclaren customer service and recall numbers below:

Customer Recall - 1-877-688-2326
Customer Service - 1-877-442-4622

www.maclaren.us/recall

Here is the notice as it appears on the Maclaren Baby US website:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Consistent with our 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, we are providing free of charge to all affected consumers and retailers a kit to cover the stroller's hinge mechanism, which poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

Maclaren USA's Umbrella Strollers meet all U.S. ASTM & JPMA compliance standards. These certifications guarantee our umbrella strollers meet the maximum safety standards available. The voluntary recall is to alert the operator when opening or closing the stroller of the possible risk of injury.

Safety is our 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 strollers.

Maclaren stresses all operators read the instruction manual prior to use which contains valuable safety tips and service recommendations.

Link to CPSC Joint Press Release

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to Marianne at Gingerbread Monkeys.

Labels: maclaren strollers, recall

posted by Gingerbread Monkeys at 7:42 a.m. on November 10, 2009