Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-02). Hazards: injury. About 22,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09233 |
| Published | 2009-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Strollers & Accessories |
| Products | Bugaboo Bee Strollers |
| Firm named in the title | Bugaboo |
| Firms | Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands (manufacturer); Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 22,500 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530. |
Description
Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. "bugaboo® bee" is printed on the left side of the seat.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
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