One Million Strollers Reported To Be Recalled

ABC World News reported that, "Some of those popular strollers in the country are being recalled after reports that children have been seriously injured. About a million Maclaren strollers sold since 1999 are being recalled after about a dozen children have gotten their finger tips amputated by a hinge." It has been further reported that "Maclaren will give owners a protective cover to put over the hinges." The recall includes the following stroller models: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. They have been sold at Babies "R" Us, Target and other stores around the country since 1999." The strollers "were manufactured in China and distributed by Maclaren USA Inc of South Norwalk, Conn." The New York Times reports that Maclaren "had received 15 reports of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputation, the safety commission said. The risk occurs when a child's finger is placed in the hinge mechanism of a stroller while it is being unfolded and locked into place."

If you have one of these types of strollers it would make sense to get them repaired immediately before something happens to your child. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an excellent resource to get further information.

Art Kosieradzki