Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 13, 2016 · CPSC recall 17014 · Chimparoo

Hazard

The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

Contact

Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.

Product

Trek Baby carriers

Manufacturer(s)

L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada

Retailers

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.

Made in

Canada

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