Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12066 · Dec 22, 2011 · Bugaboo Americas
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12066
- Date
- Dec 22, 2011
- Company
- Bugaboo Americas
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Bugaboo Bee Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled strollers are made for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds. They are sold in two frame colors: silver and all black. The stroller's seat comes in black or denim colors and canopy colors include yellow, black, khaki, blue, pink and red, plus special collections colors such as tangerine, soft pink, light green, dark purple, denim and the Missoni print collection. Production dates from January 2011 through September 2011, which are printed with the month abbreviated and year, i.e "Jan. 2011", the "Bugaboo Bee" name and company address are printed on the date code label located on the stroller frame under the seat unit. "Bugaboo Bee" is also printed on the side of the seat backrest.
What can happen
The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Four incidents have been reported where the stroller’s swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers between February 2011 and September 2011 for about $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bugaboo bee strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.
What is the hazard?
The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.