Maclaren Recalls Over A Million Strollers

Maclaren USA has recalled their strollers in order to repair what they call an amputation/laceration hazard. Apparently, on opening and closing, the hinge mechanism has cut off the fingertips of 12 kids in the United States.

All of their single and double models are recalled including Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. It’s roughly about 1 million strollers sold over the last 10 years at every baby store you can think of, so if you have a Maclaren then stop using it and follow up with their customer service.

Here is their contact information: Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Web site.

Of course, (and this is with sincere sympathy for all of those poor children who had their fingers either cut or amputated), why is a child’s hand in such close proximity to the folding hinge? It’s metal and made to fold in on itself which is, by definition, a hazard, right? Am I being too judgmental here or is it not just common sense to keep all hands and feet away from a folding stroller?