CPSC2001-09-05
CPSC, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
Maya Wrap, of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard
The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap for instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired.
Sold at
Web sites and individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings, from January 2001 through July 2001, for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in various states sold these carriers/slings.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
Maya Wrap has received 20 reports of the rings breaking. The company received a report that one child fell to the ground, but no injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
Guatemala
Products
Maya Wrap infant carrier/sling
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Maya Wrap at (888) 629-2972 anytime, or go to the firm's web site at www.mayawrap.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Maya-Wrap-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-CarriersSlingsDon't want to check this manually?
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