CPSC2009-06-02
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands
Hazard
One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, contact Bugaboo customer service at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.EST Monday through Friday or send an email request to serviceus@bugaboo.com. Please include: your name, address, phone number, date of purchase and the serial number of your Bugaboo Bee.
Sold at
Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.
Affected count
About 22,500
Injuries reported
Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bugaboo.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bugaboo-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Brake-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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