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Consumer Agency to Inspect the Safety of More Strollers

November 11, 2009

Washington - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said it will inspect the safety of other “umbrella” strollers that use the same hinge system found on the recalled products after a company has announced a massive recall on approximately 1 million strollers over risk of finger amputation.

In a statement, the CPSC said it will investigate if other stroller brands have dangerous parts especially the hinge system which may accidentally cut off a child’s finger.

The consumer agency also said it will review its current safety standard on strollers to determine if this should be improved to further protect the interest of consumers.

CPSC spokesman also believes that inspecting other stroller brands will help the agency to decide if the recall should be expanded.

UK-based company Maclaren on Monday announced a recall on every “umbrella” strollers it sold for the past several years after receiving 12 cases of accidental finger amputation.

In a Youtube entry, Maclaren has advised parents to fold the umbrella strollers by using only their feet rather than by hands.

“Make sure the children are also not standing too close from the stroller when folding the hinge system to avoid accidental finger amputation”, the company added.

Meanwhile, parents were advised to return the recalled strollers to the retail stores where they have purchased these to receive a free hinge cover.