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THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 09:34 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 09:34 |
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About a million children's prams sold in the United States during the past decade are being recalled following reports of young fingers being amputated in the hinges. Maclaren USA announced the voluntary recall with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Monday. The CPSC said consumers should immediately stop using the prams, which were made in China, unless otherwise instructed. The recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella prams sold in the United States starting in 1999. Maclaren said it has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the pram's hinge mechanism, which led to 12 reported fingertip amputations in the United States. The incidents occurred while the prams were being opened or closed, not while the children were seated in the strollers, a spokesperson said. Maclaren is offering consumers a free repair kit. The recall only relates to the British company's US business. Models affected by the recall include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. The well-known prams, priced from $100 to $360, were sold at stores including Babies "R" Us and Target. - Reuters  CONTINUES BELOW TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE
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