CPSCGeneral Alert
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Published: June 2, 2009Recall ID: 09233Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bugaboo-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Brake-Failure |
| Title | Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aff21c371e5d488892c46a40330d9b14.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Stroller |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bugaboo Bee Strollers |
| Products › Type | Strollers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,500 |
| Recall I D | 5327 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 09233 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |