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Product recall · CPSCOctober 16, 2018Serious
Gold Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
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 carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return both straps and tag with their name, address, and phone number to receive selected replacement products, free of charge, or a full refund.
Who to contact: Gold Inc. toll free at 866-600-7205 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or email customerservice@goldbuginc.com or online at www.goldbuginc.com. and click on Recalls for more information..
The product
This recall involves Gold Inc.'s Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers. They are worn by the parent or caregiver with the baby strapped into the front. The recalled carriers are black with "Eddie Bauer" and "First Adventure" printed in gray lettering on the front, outside of the carrier.
Details
- Units affected
- About 22,000
- Recall date
- October 16, 2018
- Brand
- Woodfield Baby Products, Guangdong, China, Gold Inc., dba Goldbug Inc., of Denver, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported.
Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70.
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: “Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target”
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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