CPSCGeneral Alert
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Published: December 22, 2011Recall ID: 12067Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bugaboo-Car-Seat-Adapter-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12067.12067a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Sticker describing the proper installation of the car seat and car seat adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12067.12067b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bugaboo car seat adapter |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters |
| Products › Type | Strollers and Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 67582 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 64,000 |
| Recall I D | 938 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals. |
| Importers › Name | Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12067 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Bugaboo atserviceus@bugaboo.com 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |