Stroller maker Maclaren announced a recall on Monday that affects about 1 million umbrella strollers that can reportedly amputate or lacerate children’s fingertips.

So far, the company said there have been 12 amputations across the country. This happens when children get their fingers stuck in between the stroller’s side hinges while it is being opened or closed.

The South Norwalk, Conn.-based company announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and advises customers to stop using the products manufactured in China sold since 1999 at stores including Babies R Us and Target.

Consumers can contact Maclaren at 877-688-2326 or visit www.maclaren.us/recall to receive a free repair kit.

Maclaren said the kit includes hinge covers designed to fit all Maclaren strollers.

The recall affects the following models, which range in price from $100 to $400: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, and Easy Traveller.

What a funny invention! It is sort of cute I guess! It is called a Peekaru and it is a baby carrier cover. It retails for 79.95 plus shipping and tax.

Would you wear this over your Baby Bjorn?

Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio was photographed with her new Quinny stroller at her baby shower on June 7th at New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel. Alessandra specifically requested a Quinny Buzz stroller and Quinny Dreami bassinet in “black.”

Both items can be purchased here at RightStart.com.

Other celebrity mamas who have the Quinny Buzz stroller include Jenna Elfman, Mariska Hargitay, Gretchen Mol, Heidi Klum, Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Bridget Moynahan. 

Photo credit: Kenneth Gillet.