Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07138 · Mar 27, 2007 · Baby Trend
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07138
- Date
- Mar 27, 2007
- Company
- Baby Trend
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby trend back pack carriers?
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
What is the hazard?
The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.