CPSC recall 05-250, announced August 23, 2005, covers ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings (about 165 units). The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings repaired. Recall contact: call (888) 285-0044, go to www.zolowear.com/recall, or email recall@zolowear.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.
A large white label sewn on the pocket of the slings reads "Zolo." ZoloWear slings should have three rows of stitching securing the webbing and fabric together.
Which products are included?
The recalled slings are made of 100-percent cotton fabric or 97 percent cotton/ 3 percent Lycra with two pieces of webbing holding the rings to the fabric. Solid natural color and five prints (Splash, Pink and Black Stripe, Pink and Brown Stripe, Pink Punch and The Hamptons) make up the lots included in the recall. A large white label sewn on the pocket of the slings reads "Zolo." ZoloWear slings should have three rows of stitching securing the webbing and fabric together. Some of the slings in these lots have short webbing, so only one row of stitching holds the webbing in place.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
ZoloWear has received one report of the webbing coming apart from the sling, but the baby was not in the sling at the time. The company has not received any reports of falls or injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings repaired.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ZoloWear
- Manufacturer
- ZoloWear Inc., of Austin, Texas
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 05-250
- Units
- About 165
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- The ZoloWear.com Web site, individual distributors, and five children's boutiques in California, Hawaii and Texas sold these slings, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $70 and $90.
ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact ZoloWear, Inc. at (888) 285-0044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at recall@zolowear.com, or go to the firm's Web site at www.zolowear.com/recall
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