Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 19010 · Oct 16, 2018 · Gold
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19010
- Date
- Oct 16, 2018
- Company
- Gold
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Gold Inc.'s Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers. They are worn by the parent or caregiver with the baby strapped into the front. The recalled carriers are black with "Eddie Bauer" and "First Adventure" printed in gray lettering on the front, outside of the carrier.
What can happen
The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return both straps and tag with their name, address, and phone number to receive selected replacement products, free of charge, or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eddie bauer fabric infant carriers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return.
What is the hazard?
The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to 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.