MacLaren Stroller Recall

Stroller maker Maclaren is expected to recall about 1 million umbrella strollers sold in the U.S. since 1999, according to the report. The move comes after 12 children reportedly had their fingertips amputated by the strollers.

“Parents should stop using these strollers right away,” a source familiar with the recall told the newspaper.

Maclaren, which dubs itself as “a premier British parenting lifestyle company that produces the world’s most safe, durable, innovative and stylish baby buggies and strollers,” is planning to provide a free kit to cover the stroller’s hinge mechanism, the newspaper reported.

The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

The voluntary recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In a press release, the company said: “Safety is our first priority and through this voluntary effort we urge consumers to contact us immediately to obtain the kit which consists of hinge covers designed specifically to fit all Maclaren strollers.”