CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-14). Hazards: fall. Models: 0260. About 49,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04214 |
| Published | 2004-09-14 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-14 |
| Product category | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products | Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active |
| Firm named in the title | Baby Swede, LLC |
| Firms | Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OH (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Sweden |
| Units (US) | 49,000 |
| Model numbers | 0260 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120. |
Description
The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.
Hazard
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
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