Strollers can cause finger damage - - Childrens fingertips cut

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Strollers can cause finger damage

 

09/11/2009 2:49:51 PM

 

 

More than one million Maclaren strollers have been recalled in the U.S.

after reports that 12 children had their fingertips cut off by the hinge

mechanism.

 

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Monday.

It involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers, including the

Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph,

Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

 

 

Health Canada has no plan for a recall here, despite the fact about

100,000 identical models have been sold across the country since 1999. No

injuries have been reported.

 

 

Canadian customers who have concerns will be eligible for a free repair

kit, which consists of a fabric sleeve that can be slipped over the folding

hinge, said Sam Perez, president and CEO of Kushies Baby, the Brampton,

Ont.-based Canadian distributor of Maclaren strollers.

 

 

Maclaren USA has received 15 reports of children placing their fingers in

the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip

damage. The safety commission said the problem involves the stroller's hinge

mechanism as it is opened and unfolded.

 

 

Perez expressed surprise that any injuries were reported in the U.S. He

said nearly all folding strollers use the same type of hinge mechanism.

 

 

" If you look at the stroller, [a finger laceration] can only happen if the

child is in the stroller and you're trying to close it. It's a very, very

weird situation, " said Perez.

 

 

The Maclaren strollers range in price from $100 and $360 US and were made

in China between 1999 through November 2009.

 

 

The British-based firm touts its umbrella strollers for their light

weight, solid design, and ease of use, which includes the ability for the

stroller to be unfolded with one hand in five seconds.

 

 

Consumers are warned to stop using the recalled strollers and contact

Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Stoneleigh

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