Baby Trend · Recalled
Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall 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.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- 17
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.
For additional information, contact Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 27 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.