CPSC Recall in 2009: Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-033

Date: November 08, 2009

Product Name: Maclaren Strollers

Recall Description:

This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller.

Hazard Description:

The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About one million

Incidents:

The firm has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.

Sold At:

Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.

Manufactured In:

China