Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17014 · Oct 13, 2016 · L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc.
130
units affected
130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17014
- Date
- Oct 13, 2016
- Company
- L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc.
- Units affected
- 130
- Product
- Trek Baby carriers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek baby carriers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
What is the hazard?
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
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.