CPSC recall 12-067, announced December 22, 2011, covers Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters (about 64,000 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals. Recall contact: call (800) 460-2922, or email atserviceus@bugaboo.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 80400GC01, 80401GC02.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bugaboo Americas
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 12-067
- Units
- About 64,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters
CPSC product type: Strollers and Car Seats
Recall contact information
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
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