Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-13). Hazards: fall. About 130 units in the US and 1,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17014 |
| Published | 2016-10-13 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | Trek Baby carriers |
| Firms | L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 130 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $170. |
Description
This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.
Hazard
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
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