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Old Nov 13th, 2009, 13:07 PM   #1
wishingonastar
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maclaren are issuing free hinge covers in UK - details posted


We stress that our buggies are completely safe and fully compliant but if parents remain concerned or worried, we urge them to talk to us.
‘I appreciate completely the concerns this issue has raised with the UK public and our objective is and has always been to reassure parents.’
In a footnote, the firm said customers who want further reassurance 'Can obtain hinge covers, which can be used to cover the folding mechanism, free of charge through customer services by emailing us at advice@maclaren.co.uk or by calling us.'
The customer service number is 01327 841320.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz0WgihUPVj

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have emailed and ordered mine as i figure better safe than sorry considering its also free!


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Old Nov 13th, 2009, 22:42 PM   #2
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Got emailed this by Maclaren's PR company - Asked us if we could post it for them:

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MACLAREN STATEMENT

Following a great deal of debate and comment in the UK over recent days concerning Maclaren buggies, with particular regard to the exposed side hinges which facilitate the opening and folding the buggy, Maclaren Europe Limited wishes to clarify its position.

Most importantly we wish to reiterate that the safety of our consumers – parents and children – is our primary objective. We would never compromise this and we take all consumer feedback very seriously, both in the design of our products and in supplying clear and unequivocal user instructions.

To this end all of our products are extensively tested prior to launch, including user testing. They also comply with the highest quality and regulatory standards.

We are therefore confident that used according to instructions, as with any mechanical products, all of our buggies are safe, and Mums should continue to use them with confidence.

Dylan Johnson, General Manager of Maclaren UK said ‘Most of the people at Maclaren are parents themselves and understand that our children come first. That’s why we ensure that our products meet and often exceed the EU and US product safety and quality standards.

‘In the last few days, we have heard from hundreds of customers at our call centre and we have been able to reassure them about the quality and safety of our products. Most parents understand that they have to be vigilant when operating mechanical products around children, similar to the care they show when securing children in cars or protecting them around the home. We stress that our buggies are completely safe and fully compliant but if parents remain concerned or worried, we urge them to talk to us.

‘I appreciate completely the concerns this issue has raised with the UK public and our objective is and has always been to reassure parents.’ Maclaren customers who would like further reassurance can;

- Get advice on operating their buggies by contacting our customer services team on 01327 841320
- Obtain hinge covers , which can be used to cover the folding mechanism, free of charge through Customer Services by emailing us at advice@maclaren.co.uk or by calling us
- Download user instructions for all models online from wwww.maclarenbaby.com
- Follow the user instructions and warning labels on their buggies


 
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Old Nov 14th, 2009, 05:25 AM   #3
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have just had an email back saying i'll get my covers within next 14 days and reminding me to keep isabel clear of the buggy when opening and closing... although i would have continued to use the buggy without the covers i feel its extra peace of mind


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