LittleLife Baby Carriers Recalled by Lifemarque Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 20, 2011 · CPSC recall 12013 · LittleLife

Hazard

The carriers were sold without bolts that attach the carrier's main frame to the metal stand. Missing bolts cause the carrier to disconnect from the stand and fall backwards, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 40 in the United States and 10 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves LittleLife Discoverer child carriers. "LittleLife" is printed on the back of the carriers. Number LS55060 is printed on a tab sewn underneath the care label. The carriers are green and gray with a black metal frame at the back with a folding leg bracket to enable the carriers to stand.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and check to make sure there are two bolts on each side where the carrier's main frame attaches to the metal stand. If the bolts are missing, contact LittleLife for a free replacement product.

Contact

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 922-5462 between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected] or visit the firm's website at www.littlelife.com

Product

LittleLife Discoverer Child Carriers

Manufacturer(s)

Lifemarque, of the United Kingdom

Imported by

Rock Gear, of Canada

Retailers

Outdoor stores nationwide, Champaign Surplus in Champaign, Ill., Skinny Skis in Jackson, Wy. , Base Camp stores in Montana, and online at www.amazon.com, www.skinnyskis.com, www.thebasecamp.com, and www.MadAthlete.com from January 2011 through July 2011 for about $200.

Made in

Vietnam

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