Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

Q: "Was Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #13092 was issued on 2013-01-15. A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children."

Source: CPSC Recall #13092

Recall Date

2013-01-15

Manufacturer

Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Units Affected

About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada

Products Involved

Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers

Hazard

A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.

Reported Injuries

Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers. The Bugaboo Cameleon was sold between September 2009 and June 2012 for about $980. The Bugaboo Donkey was sold from January 2011 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $1,600.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers with detachable carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base, sun canopy and other accessories in various colors. A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has Bugaboo and the model name. Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below. Serial numbers are printed on the stroller's chassis, located under the carrycot/seat. Bugaboo Cameleon Serial Number 04011090900001 to 04031101009999 Serial Number 08011090900001 to 08021100800386 Serial Number 140100093600531 to 140103123350418 Bugaboo Donkey Serial Number 170101105300001 to 170104130900500

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28