Maclaren USA Recalls 1 Million Strollers to Repair Hinge Following Fingertip Amputations

The U.S. CPSC, in cooperation with Maclaren USA, today announced a voluntary recall of about 1 Million strollers because the stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.

RECALL: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Burn Hazard

Target is recalling about 600,000 halloween flashlights because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.

RECALL: 41,000 Baby Jogger Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Baby Jogger LLC is recalling about 41,000 City Mini strollers. The stroller’s restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child to fall out.

RECALL: Burley Design Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Burley Design LLC, today announced a voluntary recall of about 2,700 d’lite ST and Solo ST child trailers.

RECALL: Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today announced a voluntary recall of about 31,500 (100,000 units were previously recalled in February 2009)Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates because the hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.

RECALL: Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of about 1,950 Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set because the recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness.