The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12066·Announced 2011-12-22

Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled Due to Wheel Locking and Fall Hazard

Bugaboo Americas is recalling about 7,000 Bee strollers in the U.S. because front swivel wheels can lock, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bugaboo Americas is recalling approximately 7,000 Bugaboo Bee strollers in the United States and 260 in Canada. The recall is due to a hazard where the front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip over and posing a fall hazard to the child inside.

The affected strollers were manufactured in China and sold between February 2011 and September 2011. They are designed for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds and were sold in silver or all-black frames with various seat and canopy colors. The strollers were sold at Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby, other baby product stores nationwide, and online retailers including Bugaboo.com for approximately $650. Production dates range from January 2011 through September 2011.

Four incidents have been reported where the swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.

The recalled product

Product
Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Manufacturer
Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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