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Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled December 22, 2011 · CPSC recall 12067 · Bugaboo
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
Repair
Units
About 64,000
Incidents / injuries
Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Contact
For additional information, contact Bugaboo [email protected] or (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.bugaboo.com
Product
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters
Imported by
Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →