CPSC2002-03-28
CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.
Hazard
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.
Sold at
These carriers were sold through specialty baby products and outdoor products retail stores, and through the Tough Traveler web site and mail order 800 number from December 2000 through February 2002 for between $157 and $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ and Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.
Affected count
135
Injuries reported
Tough Traveler has received one report of a strap slipping through the slider and the carrier's safety harness not being used. The child did not fall from the carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Tough Traveler® backpack carriers
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Tough Traveler at (800) GO-TOUGH Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm EST.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Tough-Traveler-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Child-Backpack-CarriersDon't want to check this manually?
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