Recalls / 2004-09-14

CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers

04214 · Recalled 2004-09-14 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.

Hazards

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active		About 49,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Baby Swede, LLC
Made in: Sweden
Sold at: Specialty retail stores, catalogs, internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact Baby Swede, LLC at (866) 424-0200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.babybjorn.com

Source: CPSC recall 04214. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.