Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Beco Baby Carrier Recalls “Beco Butterfly” Infant Carriers

Released: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 by CPSC

Apr

22

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers. The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

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Recall Details

Product

Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers

Description

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name “Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly.” The carriers have a black label with a green “b” logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua.

Hazards

The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Incidents

Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.


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  • 1. BabyBjorn carrier - Suggested By: Megan on 4/22/2008
  • The BabyBjorn carrier is a good alternative to the recalled Beco Butterfly carrier. The BabyBjorn carrier costs less than the Beco carrier as well, around $80 for the original BabyBjorn compared to $140 for the Beco Butterfly.
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    • Since this is a safety recall, it is ironic that the image the Beco company uses for its baby carrier product shows a woman holding a mug with her baby in the carrier. Drinking hot beverages over your baby's head is not a good idea either!

    Megan commented on 4/22/2008