Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-22). Hazards: fall. Models: 80400GC01, 80401GC02. About 64,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12067 |
| Published | 2011-12-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-23 |
| Product category | Strollers and Car Seats |
| Products | Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters |
| Firms | Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 64,000 |
| Model numbers | 80400GC01, 80401GC02 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Babies "R" Us, Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, other department stores and independent juvenile stores, Bugaboo.com and other online retailers nationwide from December 2005 to July 2011 for about $45. |
Description
This recall involves the Bugaboo car seat adapter models 80400GC01 and 80401GC02. The adapters are devices designed to attach car seats to stroller frames. They are made of silver aluminum tubing and black plastic connecting parts.
Hazard
When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Incidents and injuries
Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
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