Recalled Product

Bugaboo Bee Strollers

On 2011-12-22, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Bugaboo Bee Strollers due to a potential fall hazard. This product sold new beginning in February 2011 for about $650.

About 7,000 units are involved in this recall. Instance(s) of injuries have been reported. More Info.

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This is the 9th recall of Strollers in 2011. Since 2005, there have been approximately 30 similar recalls, involving about 7 million product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Strollers.

What is the problem?

The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Instance(s) of injuries have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recalled strollers are made for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds. They are sold in two frame colors: silver and all black. The stroller's seat comes in black or denim colors and canopy colors include yellow, black, khaki, blue, pink and red, plus special collections colors such as tangerine, soft pink, light green, dark purple, denim and the Missoni print collection. Production dates from January 2011 through September 2011, which are printed with the month abbreviated and year, i.e "Jan. 2011", the "Bugaboo Bee" name and company address are printed on the date code label located on the stroller frame under the seat unit. Bugaboo Bee is also printed on the side of the seat backrest.

Note: This item was also recalled in Canada. Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1486

These items were sold new⁺ at Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers between February 2011 and September 2011 for about $650.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.

For additional information, contact Bugaboo at serviceus@bugaboo.com or at (800)460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.