Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers. The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
Description
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.
Hazards
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
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