CPSC2005-08-23
CPSC, ZoloWear Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
ZoloWear Inc., of Austin, Texas
Hazard
The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings repaired.
Sold at
The ZoloWear.com Web site, individual distributors, and five children's boutiques in California, Hawaii and Texas sold these slings, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $70 and $90.
Affected count
About 165
Injuries reported
ZoloWear has received one report of the webbing coming apart from the sling, but the baby was not in the sling at the time. The company has not received any reports of falls or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact ZoloWear, Inc. at (888) 285-0044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at recall@zolowear.com, or go to the firm's Web site at www.zolowear.com/recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-ZoloWear-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-CarriersSlingsDon't want to check this manually?
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