Like new parents need another thing to worry about!The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a recall on Maclaren umbrella-style strollers. According to the CPSC, the stroller "poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller."
So far, a handful of infants have lost fingers to Maclaren strollers.
The recall applies to every umbrella stroller Maclaren has distributed since 1999, according to National Public Radio. The specific models are: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
"The company isn't replacing or refunding money spent on the affected models. Instead, Maclaren asks consumer to stop using them 'immediately' and call for a free 'repair kit' to cover the hinge," NPR is reporting.
Yeah, nothing makes you feel secure like repairing a near death-trap with a tiny Allen Wrench and some parts issued by a company that has already sold you faulty equipment.
1 comment:
"a handful of infants have lost fingers"
There is something terrible about this sentence.
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