Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08389 · Sep 3, 2008 · Optave Inc.
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08389
- Date
- Sep 3, 2008
- Company
- Optave Inc.
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- Action Baby Carriers
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."
What can happen
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled action baby carriers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps.
What is the hazard?
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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.