Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers have been recalled by the CPSC. 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.
Product Information
The recall involves about 46,300 Bugaboo strollers in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada. 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
The recalled strollers were sold at 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.
Consumer Action
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. Contact Bugaboo International at (800) 460-2922, or online at www.bugaboo.com and click on “Important Quality Initiative. Consumers can also email the company at [email protected].
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