Maclaren is recalling one million umbrella strollers after twelve children have lost fingers because of a design defect involving the hinges.
The British stroller company will provide customers with a retrofit kit of hinge covers to remedy the problem. But they have not handled the debacle well in the press and have even seemingly blamed parents for the injuries to children. "If you operate the product properly, your child is not at risk," the company's CEO told
The Financial Times. Maclaren typically sells its single strollers for anywhere between $115 to $245. A comparable single umbrella stroller can be bought at Wal-Mart for $10 to $15.
Too often, parents think that they can make their kids safer by spending more money. But Clark does not believe this to be true; low-priced products do not automatically equal unsafe. In his mind, you're better off saving the money!