Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
What's being recalled
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters
Units: About 64,000
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
What CPSC says to do
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
How to 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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12067, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.