Maclaren strollers sold before November 2009 may cause fingertip amputations when unfolding. Consumers should contact Maclaren USA for free repair kits.
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Maclaren strollers sold before November 2009 have a hinge that can cause fingertip amputations when opening. This recall affects parents using these strollers with young children.
The stroller's hinge mechanism can cause fingers to get caught when the stroller is opened. This leads to amputations or lacerations if the child's finger is in the way.
Parents using Maclaren strollers sold before November 2009 are at risk. Children using these strollers during unfolding could suffer fingertip amputations.
Look for the brand name 'Maclaren' on the stroller. These strollers were sold before November 2009 and have a specific hinge design that needs repair.
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
No, Maclaren strollers sold after May 2010 have a different hinge design and are not affected.
Check for the brand name 'Maclaren' and if it was sold before November 2009.
Contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit if you haven't installed the hinge covers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maclaren to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 676 — Maclaren Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009) Hello, I own a Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009) that is covered by recall 676 from Maclaren. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
