Safety regulator, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
Recall 01225 · Sep 5, 2001 · Maya Wrap
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01225
- Date
- Sep 5, 2001
- Company
- Maya Wrap
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Maya Wrap infant carrier/sling
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled carriers/slings are made of 100-percent cotton fabric with two metal support rings. The rings measure 1/8-inch in width. They were sold in a variety of colors, prints, and sizes. A large white label sewn in the slings reads in part, "MAYA WRAP" and "HECHO EN GUATEMALA". Carriers/slings with ¼-inch width rings are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap for instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Maya Wrap has received 20 reports of the rings breaking. The company received a report that one child fell to the ground, but no injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Web sites and individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings, from January 2001 through July 2001, for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in various states sold these carriers/slings.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled maya wrap infant carrier/sling?
Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap for instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired.
What is the hazard?
The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, 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.