CPSC recall 04-214, announced September 14, 2004, covers Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active (about 49,000 units). The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. The notice cites 93 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair. Recall contact: call (866) 424-0200, or go to www.babybjorn.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier.
Which products are included?
The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Baby Swede
- Manufacturer
- Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OH
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 04-214
- Units
- About 49,000
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120.
Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Baby Swede, LLC at (866) 424-0200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.babybjorn.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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