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Product recall · CPSCOctober 13, 2016Serious
Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
Who to contact: Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@Chimparoo.com or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.
Details
- Units affected
- About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 13, 2016
- Brand
- L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $170.
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: “Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled 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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