CPSC recall 13-092, announced January 15, 2013, covers Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers (about 46,300 units). A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children. The notice cites 58 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Recall contact: call (800) 460-2922, go to www.bugaboo.com, or email serviceus@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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers with detachable carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base, sun canopy and other accessories in various colors. A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has Bugaboo and the model name. Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below. Serial numbers are printed on the stroller's chassis, located under the carrycot/seat. Bugaboo Cameleon Serial Number 04011090900001 to 04031101009999 Serial Number 08011090900001 to 08021100800386 Serial Number 140100093600531 to 140103123350418 Bugaboo Donkey Serial Number 170101105300001 to 170104130900500
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 13-092
- Units
- About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers. The Bugaboo Cameleon was sold between September 2009 and June 2012 for about $980. The Bugaboo Donkey was sold from January 2011 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
- Importer
- Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Bugaboo International; at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bugaboo.com and click on "Important Quality Initiative" for more information. Consumers can email the firm at serviceus@bugaboo.com.
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