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Consumer product recall

Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter / Bugaboo Wheeled Board

Starting date:
August 2, 2011
Posting date:
August 2, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002622

Affected products

Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter /  Bugaboo Wheeled Board
 

Product description

This recall involves the "Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter" and the "Bugaboo Wheeled Board" which can be used in combination with the Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller Frame.

This recall includes only the car seat adapter and wheeled board.
Product Brand Name Item Code
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter 80401GC02
80400GC01
Bugaboo Wheeled Board 85500WB01

All components are sold separately.

Hazard identified

When the wheeled board is placed in a vertical position it can disconnect from the car seat under certain conditions from the wheeled conveyance, which can pose a fall hazard to infants and toddlers.

Bugaboo North America is aware of one report of a fall involving an infant who sustained cuts and bruises.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injures to Canadians related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Recalled Product Quantity Sold in Canada
Bugaboo Adapters for Car Seats 3,509
Bugaboo Wheeled Boards 3,433

Time period sold

Recalled Product Time Period Sold in Canada
Bugaboo Adapters for Car Seats December 2005-July 2011
Bugaboo Wheeled Boards October 2009-July 2011

Companies

Distributor
Bugaboo North America
Manufacturer
Bugaboo International B.V.
http://www.bugaboo.com/
Tel: 1-800-460-2922

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What you should do

Consumers are requested to contact Bugaboo for a Warning Label Kit instructing correct use of the Travel System product combination.

For more information, consumers may contact Bugaboo North America at 1-800-460-2922 toll free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email or visit the firm's website.