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Bugaboo Giraffe Highchair Recalled Globally Over Infant Safety Concerns

Australia and UK regulators warn of injury risks from loose screws; Bugaboo offers free repair kits to affected customers.

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Overview

  • The Bugaboo Giraffe Highchair has been recalled in Australia and the UK due to safety risks caused by screws loosening and detaching under load.
  • Regulators, including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), have advised consumers to stop using the highchair immediately.
  • The recall follows reports of incidents, including an infant injury, linked to the highchair's structural instability.
  • Bugaboo is providing free repair kits with updated screws, improved tools, and clearer assembly instructions to address the defect.
  • The highchair, sold for up to AUD 499, has been removed from retailers such as Baby Bunting and Baby Kingdom, with affected model numbers publicly listed.