Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-22). Hazards: fall. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08253 |
| Published | 2008-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products | Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers |
| Firm named in the title | Beco Baby Carrier |
| Firms | Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Dominican Republic, United States |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140. |
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.
Hazard
The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.
Incidents and injuries
Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.
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