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Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves the Bugaboo car seat adapter models 80400GC01 and 80401GC02. The adapters are devices designed to attach car seats to stroller frames. They are made of silver aluminum tubing and black plastic connecting parts.

Read CPSC's recall notice

Recall dateDecember 22, 2011
Recall number12067
UnitsAbout 64,000
HazardWhen the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.
RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Remedy typeRepair
InjuriesBugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
Sold atBabies "R" Us, Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, other department stores and independent juvenile stores, Bugaboo.com and other online retailers nationwide from December 2005 to July 2011 for about $45.
ImporterBugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.
Made inChina
ContactFor additional information, contact Bugaboo atserviceus@bugaboo.com or (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.bugaboo.com

Photos from CPSC

Sticker describing the proper installation of the car seat and car seat adapter
Sticker describing the proper installation of the car seat and car seat adapter
Bugaboo car seat adapter
Bugaboo car seat adapter

Copied from CPSC's recall record 938, last published by CPSC February 23, 2015, read November 6, 2026. If anything here differs from CPSC's notice, CPSC's notice is right.