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Bugaboo Recalls Dragonfly Seat Strollers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24730
Bugaboo Recalls Dragonfly Seat Strollers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bugaboo North America Inc., of New York · Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat Strollers
Product Description
This recall involves only the seat sold with the Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat Strollers. The strollers are comprised of a base on which either a seat or bassinet can be mounted. The seat measures approximately 11.8 inches wide and 22.8 inches long and comes in either black, gray or forest green. Only units with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are included in the recall: S46012302xxxxxx S46012303xxxxxx S46012307xxxxxx S460123010xxxxx S460123013xxxxx S460123015xxxxx S46012320xxxxxx The serial number for the seat can be found on a label affixed to the underside of the seat and on a label affixed to the underside of the chassis of the stroller. Consumers can check to see if their unit is included in the recall checking the serial number at https://service.bugaboo.com/s/dragonfly-seat-replacement.
Hazard
In "parent-facing" mode, the backrest of the seat can move downward, placing the infant in a negative recline. In this situation, an unrestrained infant could tumble from the seat, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement stroller seat. Bugaboo is contacting all known retailers and purchasers directly.
Repair
Reported Injuries
Bugaboo has received one report in the United States and seven reports in South Korea of the backrest of the seat moving downward during use when in parent-facing mode. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat Strollers on December 7, 2023. In "parent-facing" mode, the backrest of the seat can move downward, placing the infant in a negative recline. This recall covers about 1,000 (in addition, about 200 were sold in canada) and was initiated by Bugaboo North America Inc., of New York as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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