Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Bugaboo [email protected] 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