Bugaboo Recalls Cameleon3 Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Bugaboo Cameleon3 Strollers
Date of Recall
2013-03-27CPSC Release Number
13-153Manufactured In
ChinaManufacturer
Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsImporter
Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.Sold By
Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers from September 2012 to March 2013 for between $889 and $1,600.Problem/Hazard
The stroller's carrying handle can break and detach posing a fall hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Bugaboo has received 16 reports of carry handles breaking. No injuries have been reported.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.
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.Consumer Contact
Bugaboo Americas, at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, at e-mail [email protected] or online at www.bugaboo.com, and click on "Important Safety Announcements" at the bottom left of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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