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What Are Maclaren Umbrella Strollers?

Owen Mclaren, in 1965, designed and patented the original umbrella stroller, and it was sold as the B-01 buggy.  That design, used throughout the industry for umbrella strollers, is still used today for the Mclaren company's umbrella strollers.  However, on Monday, November 9, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decried a recall by Mclaren of approximately 1 million Maclaren strollers, released since 1999.  The impetus for the recall is the risk the strollers' current design creates for children to suffer fingertip amputations when the strollers are being opened or closed.  As of the time of the CPSC report, there had already been 15 reported incidents, with at least 12 children suffering fingertip amuptations when they put their fingers into the folding hinger of the stroller.

Have you or a loved one been injured due to a Maclaren Umbrella Stroller's hinge mechanism? Contact a Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Injury Lawyer today, or contact a Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Injury Attorney at Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM.

Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Recall of 1,000,000 Strollers

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report on November 9, 2009 which alerted consumers to the dangers associated with Maclaren Umbrella Strollers, stating that the "stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller."   Furthermore, Scott Wilson, spokesman for the CPSC, mentioning that "[t]his is a very serious hazard," went on to later state that "[w]e know child behavior, we know kids like to explore and sometimes put their fingers in places where they shouldn't be. But finger amputations that result from using a product that parents expect to be safe is unacceptable."

Finally, after no less than 12 amputations caused by the dangerous condition, Maclaren has offered to ostensibly remedy the situation by giving, free of charge, covers to help better protect childrens' fingers from the dangerous hinge mechanism.  Nevertheless, Maclaren left many of those who had been injured by its dangerous design without any recourse for their injuries.

What Is The Mechanism Of Injury From Maclaren Umbrella Strolelrs?

Maclaren umbrella strollers, as they were designed to, fold-up to occupy approximately the same space as a full-sized umbrella does when closed.  It is that folding, and specifically the hinge mechanism, that creates the condition where a child's wandering fingers can get lost.  The danger to a child's fingers occurs particularly when the strollers are either opened or closed; and, unfortunately, the child's fingers are caught in the hinge machanism.

Injuries Due to Dangerous Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Hingers?

The reported injuries due to dangerous Maclaren umbrella strollers include:

• lacerations to the fingertip;
• finger injury;
• fracture of distal phalanx (fingertip bone);
• fracture of middle phalanx (mid-finger bone); and,
• amputation of distal phalanx (fingertip bone).

These injuries are immediately noticable in the event of lacerations or amputation; however, where fracture has occurred, further testing (i.e., radiographic studies) may be necessary to determine the extent of the damage.  To be sure, those who have been injured by Maclaren's umbrella stroller mechanism, and who are unsure of the extent of the damage, should seek the advice of a licensed medical professional immediately.

Legal Help for Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Injury Victims

To further understand your rights, consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable regarding Maclaren umbrella stroller injury.

If you, a family member, or friend, have suffered due to the use of Maclaren Umbrella Strollers, please contact a Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Injury Attorney at Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM to speak with an experienced attorney now or fill out the Free Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Injury Case Evaluation form.

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