Recalls / 2013-03-27

Bugaboo Recalls Cameleon3 Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

13153 · Recalled 2013-03-27 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers. The stroller has an aluminum and plastic frame with rubberized wheels, a removable seat and bassinet, a removable "U"-shaped carry handle, an under-the-seat storage bag and a sun canopy. The bassinet, seat and sun canopy come in a variety of colors. The removable carry handle is used to transport the bassinet or seat separately from the chassis. The words "Bugaboo" and "Cameleon3" appear on a fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy. Strollers included in the recall have serial numbers from 19010 11153 00001 to 19010 51248 00215. Serial numbers are printed on a horizontal bar of the stroller's chassis beneath the seat.

Hazards

The stroller's carrying handle can break and detach posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

Bugaboo has received 16 reports of carry handles breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the stroller's bassinet or seat and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. While awaiting the replacement handle, consumers can continue to use the seat or bassinet when attached to the chassis but should not attempt to use the seat or bassinet separate from the chassis.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bugaboo Americas Cameleon3 Strollers		About 9,200 in the U.S. and 960 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Bugaboo International B.V.
Importer: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us, other baby product, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, online at Bugaboo.com, other retailers from September 2012 to March 2013 for between $889, 600.

Consumer contact

Bugaboo Americas, at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, at e-mail serviceus@bugaboo.com or online at www.bugaboo.com, and click on "Important Safety Announcements" at the bottom left of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13153. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.