Nov 9, 2009 7:23 pm US/Eastern
Maclaren Recalls 1 Million Strollers
Fears Of Children Getting Fingers Amputated Sparks Maclaren To Recall Strollers Dating Back to 1999
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Stroller manufacturer Maclaren is set to make a massive recall Tuesday over concerns that children can have their fingertips sliced in a hinge.
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A major stroller manufacturer is issuing a massive recall Tuesday over concerns that children can have their fingertips sliced in a hinge.
Maclaren is recalling all strollers dating back to 1999 - about one million in total, accoridng to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
According to Maclaren: "We felt it was in the interest of customer safety to quickly develop a solution to this potential problem." The company adds in its press release that, "the solution was developed with cooperation from the Consumer Product Safety Commission."
According to the company's press release, the affected models include: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Twelve children who allegedly had their fingertips chopped off after getting caught in the hinge sparked the recall, the newspaper reports.
"Stop using it immediately," CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton advises parents who own a Maclaren stroller. Ashton, however, said that the company plans to send parents a protective kit to place over the hinge. The kit can be ordered via the company's Web site.
Additionally, Maclaren states: "Until the kit arrives and you have fitted it, you should use extra care when folding and unfolding the strollers and be sure children's hands are well clear of all mechanisms."
The recall has prompted parents to switch strollers, or use their backup ones until Maclaren ships the plastic safety covers, expected to arrive within the next week.
""It's very troubling, I was shocked," said Ariel Berlin. "That's a high recall."
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which plans to officially announce the recall Tuesday, declined to comment.
For more information on the stroller recall,
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