Maclaren USA has reported 12 fingertip amputations in the U.S. involving the strollers’ hinge mechanism, all children.

1 million strollers are affected by this recall including ALL single and double umbrella strollers.  They were sold at various stores including Babies R Us, Target and other national retailers from 1999 through this month. 

Consumers will get a free repair kit from Maclaren.

For full recall information, including additional photos, click here. 

I can’t encourage parents enough to sign up to get recall alerts emailed to them.  Since my son was born, 5 items we were using, including a carseat, were recalled. 

Sign up online at https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

-Erica Smith
esmith@opubco.com