Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Recalled June 2, 2009 · CPSC recall 09233 · Bugaboo

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 [email protected]. Please include: your name, address, phone number, date of purchase and the serial number of your Bugaboo Bee.

Units

About 22,500

Incidents / injuries

Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Contact

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

Product

Bugaboo Bee Strollers

Manufacturer(s)

Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands

Distributed by

Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Retailers

Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →