Bugaboo Bee Strollers

Description: Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 The remedy and contact sections have been modified. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 2, 2009 Revised May 17, 2010 Release # 09-233 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 460-2922 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bugaboo Bee Strollers Units: About 22,500 Distributor: Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif. Manufacturer: Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands Hazard: One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant. Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller’s brakes failing. No injuries have been reported. Description: Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. "bugaboo® bee" is printed on the left side of the seat. Sold at: Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, contact Bugaboo customer service at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.EST Monday through Friday or send an email request to [email protected]. Please include: your name, address, phone number, date of purchase and the serial number of your Bugaboo Bee. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bugaboo.com [Learn More]