Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due
Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due recalled?
The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at [email protected] or at (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bugaboo Bee Strollers
- Company
- Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 7,000 in the United States and 260 in Canada
- 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.
- Recall date
- December 22, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.