Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters

Date

Dec. 22, 2011

Importer

Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

CPSC title

Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Products

Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters

Description

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.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.

Remedy options

Repair

Units

About 64,000

Injuries reported

Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.

Sold at

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.

Made in

China

Consumer 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

Recall number

12067

What should I do? A baby or kids' product was recalled: what to do

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.