Recalls / 2007-03-27

Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

07138 · Recalled 2007-03-27 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers		About 4,000

Parties

Importer: Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Discount department, juvenile products from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.

Consumer 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

Source: CPSC recall 07138. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.