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Product recall · CPSCMarch 27, 2007Serious
Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
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What’s wrong
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
Who to 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
The product
The product is a green/silver infant back pack carrier made of heavy duty nylon with a lightweight steel frame. Only carriers with style number 2512 and 2592LX are included in the recall. Style numbers are printed on the metal frame of the product. The carrier has a 5-point safety harness, padded shoulder and hip straps, padded leg openings and heat support. The carrier also has a top canopy and large diaper bag which attaches to the frame. "Baby Trend" is printed on the back of the seat of the carrier. The backpack folds into its own diaper bag for storage and travel.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,000
- Recall date
- March 27, 2007
- Brand
- Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
2512
Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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