CPSC2007-03-27
Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Hazard
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
Sold at
Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Baby Trend has received one report of a child who bruised their forehead after falling out of the carrier. Baby Trend also received 17 reports of shoulder straps loosening from the body of the carrier.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Baby-Trend-Recalls-Back-Pack-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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