CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-05-26

Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

16178 · Recalled 2016-05-26 · CPSC page

Poco AG Carrier
Poco AG Carrier

Description

This recall involves the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus and Poco AG Premium model child backpack carriers. These nylon carriers come in seaside blue, ivy green and black. They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The back of the carrier also has an upper zippered pocket and a lower zipped compartment, along with a stretch pocket in the middle. The production date code identifying when the carrier was manufactured is stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment in the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06 or S16SB07. "Osprey" is printed on the back at the top of the carrier. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.

Hazards

A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Child backpack carriersAbout 31,000

Parties

Importer
Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.
Distributor
Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.
Made in
Vietnam
Sold at
REI, specialty outdoor retailers nationwide, online at amazon.com, rei.com, $330.

Consumer contact

Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.

More images

Poco AG Plus Carrier
Poco AG Plus Carrier
Poco AG Premium Carrier
Poco AG Premium Carrier
Plastic buckle with cut
Plastic buckle with cut

Source: CPSC recall 16178. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.