Recalls / 2002-03-28
CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
02528 · Recalled 2002-03-28 · CPSC page
Description
These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.
Hazards
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
Reported injuries
Tough Traveler has received one report of a strap slipping through the slider and the carrier's safety harness not being used. The child did not fall from the carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Tough Traveler® backpack carriers | 135 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Tough Traveler Ltd.
- Sold at
- These carriers were sold through specialty baby products, outdoor products retail stores, through the Tough Traveler web site, mail order 800 number, $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™, Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Tough Traveler at (800) GO-TOUGH Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm EST.
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Source: CPSC recall 02528. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.