Local distributor of Maclaren baby strollers issues safety kit

SINGAPORE: Pram manufacturer Maclaren is recalling one million strollers in the United States, after reports that at least 12 kids in the US had their fingertips cut off by the strollers’ hinge.

Maclaren, however, is not extending the recall to Singapore as its strollers meet safety standards here.

Nevertheless, the local distributor of Maclaren strollers — B.I.D. Trading — will issue safety covers to pram owners for free. The safety cover will sit on top of the hinge.

The manufacturer advised parents to keep children clear of the stroller when opening or folding it — to prevent their fingers from getting caught between the joints of the pram.

B.I.D. Trading said that it received several enquiries from parents on the safety of the pram.

"From yesterday till now, we’ve already received about hundred calls from parents. So we have already jotted down their contact numbers. So once we receive the covers we will give them a call and they can come here and collect," said Grace Eng, product manager, B.I.D. Trading.

— CNA/sc