CPSC recall 07-137, announced March 22, 2007, covers Infantino SlingRider Infant Carriers (about 32,000 units). The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (888) 808-3111, or go to service.infantino.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.
The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider™.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Infantino SlingRider™ carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The SlingRider™ consists of a fabric carrier with a strap attached that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 20 pounds. The carriers are sold in black or khaki. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider™. Products labeled "Made in Thailand" or "New 2007 Design" are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. There were four reports of impact injuries where the child was taken to the emergency room. One of these children fractured her skull.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Infantino
- Manufacturer
- Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 07-137
- Units
- About 32,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ's Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide, by catalog and online from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
SlingRider Infant Carriers
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at at http://service.infantino.com
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