Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled March 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 07138 · Baby Trend

Hazard

The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.

Units

About 4,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.

Contact

For additional information, contact Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com

Product

Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers

Imported by

Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.

Retailers

Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →