Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller

Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers

Recall Date: January 15th, 2013
Type: Strollers
Units: About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada
Hazards: A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.

Description

This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers with detachable carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base, sun canopy and other accessories in various colors. A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has Bugaboo and the model name. Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below. Serial numbers are printed on the stroller's chassis, located under the carrycot/seat. Bugaboo Cameleon Serial Number 04011090900001 to 04031101009999 Serial Number 08011090900001 to 08021100800386 Serial Number 140100093600531 to 140103123350418 Bugaboo Donkey Serial Number 170101105300001 to 170104130900500

Images:

Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller

Bugaboo Donkey Stroller

Consumer Contact:

Bugaboo International; at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bugaboo.com and click on “Important Quality Initiative” for more information. Consumers can email the firm at [email protected].

Injuries:

Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Retailers:

Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers. The Bugaboo Cameleon was sold between September 2009 and June 2012 for about $980. The Bugaboo Donkey was sold from January 2011 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $1,600.