Recalls / 2016-10-13

Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

17014 · Recalled 2016-10-13 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.

Hazards

The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Trek Baby carriers		About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc.
Made in: Canada
Sold at: Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb., online at www.Amazon.com, www.Chimaparoo.ca

Consumer contact

Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@Chimparoo.com or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.

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Source: CPSC recall 17014. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.