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Product recall · CPSCDecember 22, 2011Serious
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 64,000
- Recall date
- December 22, 2011
- Brand
- Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
80400GC01
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Car seats · Strollers & carriers