Bugaboo · Recalled
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
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.
- Units
- About 22,500
- Reports
- 121
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $530
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands, Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Incident log
Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 02 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.