Product Recall
BUGABOO BEE STROLLERS
JANUARY 5, 2012
Please note:
Nordstrom sold the Bugaboo Bee stroller included in this recall. The stroller came in two colors:
Bugaboo Bee Base – All Black
• VPN: 5110ZW01
• UPC: 8717447022831
Bugaboo Bee Base – Dark Grey
• VPN: 511AN01
• UPC: 8717447028161
If you purchased this item from Nordstrom, please contact Bugaboo Customer Service to receive a free metal-bearing wheel replacement kit. You may contact Bugaboo Customer Service via e-mail at serviceus@bugaboo.com or by calling 1.800.460.2922 between 7am and 4pm Pacific Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement kit.
Name of Product: Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Units: About 7,000 in the United States and 260 in Canada
Importer: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Four incidents have been reported where the stroller's swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries.
Description: The recalled strollers are made for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds. They are sold in two frame colors: dark grey 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-collection colors such as tangerine, soft pink, light green, dark purple, denim and the Missoni print collection. Production dates are 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo to receive free replacement swivel wheels.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at serviceus@bugaboo.com or at 1.800.460.2922 between 7am and 4pm Pacific Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels.
Full CPSC Press Release: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12066.html
BOB TRAILERS REVOLUTION STROLLER AND BOB TRAILERS REVOLUTION DUALLIE STROLLER
February 23, 2011
Please note:
Nordstrom sold two styles of the strollers included in this recall at nordstrom.com. The BOB strollers subject to the recall were sold online at nordstrom.com in three colors: Navy, Mesa Orange and Black. The name BOB appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller. All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy that is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. The strollers were sold in association with the following styles and serial numbers:
BOB Trailers Revolution Stroller ($389)
Serial Number Ranges:
• AF000001 - AF189112
• AF900000 - AF999999
BOB Trailers Revolution Duallie Stroller ($569)
Serial Number Ranges:
• AH000001 - AH072921
• AH900000 - AH999999
If you purchased one of the recalled strollers please immediately remove the drawstring. Instructions for removing the drawstring are available from BOB Trailers at 1-855-242-2245 or at BOB Trailers' website at www.bobcanopy.com.
Name of Product: B.O.B.® single and double strollers
Units: About 337,000 in the United States and 20,000 in Canada
Importer: B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho
Hazard: A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an 11-month-old girl who got entangled at the neck by the stroller's drawstring. The child was freed by her mother.
Description: This recall involves 11 models of B.O.B.® single and double strollers. The name "B.O.B" appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller. All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy which is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. Strollers have the serial number either stamped in the frame or on a white label located on the stroller's rear right leg.
Manufactured in: Taiwan and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, or to order a canopy retrofit kit, contact B.O.B. Trailers at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bobcanopy.com
Full CPSC Press Release: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11143.html
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1279
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 242-2245
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
For Immediate Release November 9, 2009
s- Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 688-2326
- CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
- CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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.
Name of Product:
Maclaren Strollers
Units:
About one million
Distributor:
Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Hazard:
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Description:
This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller. The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
Sold at:
Babies"R"Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.maclaren.us/recall.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2009
- Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 688-2326
- CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
- CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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.
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, go to www.bugaboo.com and fill in the special order form or contact Bugaboo customer service.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at http://www.bugaboo.com/extra/service/bee_brake/index.php?lang=en_UK, or email the firm at bugaboobee-service@bugaboo.com.
