CPSC recall 00-151, announced July 27, 2000, covers Hufco-Delaware Gerry® TrailTech™ backpack baby carriers with plastic frames (about 111,000 units). Small infants can shift to one side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these backpack carriers immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 233-5921.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These Gerry® TrailTech™ backpack baby carriers have black, plastic contoured frames. They were sold in color combinations of slate blue with teal trim, green with black trim, navy blue and purple with green trim, and blue and purple with silver trim. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "GERRY®." A long tag, originally inside the carrier when sold, reads, "GERRY TRAIL TECH/TRAIL TECH HP." Writing imprinted on the plastic frame reads, "GERRY." The carrier has a removable, washable seat; a storage pouch; a loading stand; and a padded hip belt.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small infants can shift to one side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Hufco-Delaware have received four reports of infants slipping through the leg openings of these carriers. There were two reports of infants suffering fractured skulls and two reports of infants suffering bumped heads when they fell to the ground.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these backpack carriers immediately. Evenflo, which is now the responding company for this recall, no longer has any service parts for this product nor the capability of producing these parts. As repair kits are no longer available, consumers should destroy these products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hufco-Delaware
- Manufacturer
- Hufco-Delaware Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 00-151
- Units
- about 111,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and baby products stores nationwide sold these backpack carriers, from January 1996 through July 2000, for about $65.
Gerry® TrailTech™ backpack baby carriers with plastic frames
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
Evenflo can be reached at (800) 233-5921 to answer any questions.
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