As you know, strollers are one of the favorite topics here at Baby Bunching. Finding the perfect double stroller can be downright impossible sometimes, and when you come close to it, you feel you have reached nirvana. And since the Maclaren Twins are some of the ones we rank in the top 5 we feel compelled to mention the voluntary recall announced by Maclaren this week.
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers including the Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
The problem:Maclaren has received 15 reports of children placing their fingertips in the stroller's hinge mechanism (during unfolding/opening) causing 12 reports of fingertip amputations. Ouch!
What to do: No need to throw your stroller out yet, though. (You still need it, right?) Even better yet, no need to return it to the store--because who has time for that? Maclaren has a repair kit you can order here. We love when companies are accountable and take responsibility to solve a problem.
Baby Bunching moms know it's hard to keep little fingers away from stroller hinges and wheels, as well as keep kids from hanging off the handle bars or unleashing baby sister from the harness. Just a reminder to be as safe as possible when operating necessary gear.
It's good to know that they willingly recalled these strollers before the number of incidents get worse. Great post!
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