Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Recall 09233 · Jun 2, 2009 · Bugaboo
22,500
units affected
22,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09233
- Date
- Jun 2, 2009
- Company
- Bugaboo
- Units affected
- 22,500
- Product
- Bugaboo Bee Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bugaboo bee strollers?
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.
What is the 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.
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.