CPSC2013-01-15
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hazard
A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.
Sold at
Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers. The Bugaboo Cameleon was sold between September 2009 and June 2012 for about $980. The Bugaboo Donkey was sold from January 2011 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
Affected count
About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada
Injuries reported
Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers
Consumer contact
Bugaboo International; at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bugaboo.com and click on "Important Quality Initiative" for more information. Consumers can email the firm at serviceus@bugaboo.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bugaboo-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Fall-and-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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