CPSC recall 08-215, announced March 11, 2008, covers Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers (about 1,200 units). The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the sling carriers and contact Ellaroo for instructions on returning the carriers for a repair or replacement Ring Sling. Recall contact: call (800) 483-4902, or go to www.ellaroo.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.
Only sling carriers with lot numbers 03/07 and 07/04 printed on a label, under the size label, inside the Ring Sling are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
This recall includes Ellaroo Ring Sling baby carriers with item numbers 2101 and 2102 printed on the outside of the product box. The Ellaroo Ring Sling has a fabric carrier with two aluminum rings that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 35 pounds. The carriers are sold in mahogany, mango stone, brasilia and malay color prints. Only sling carriers with lot numbers 03/07 and 07/04 printed on a label, under the size label, inside the Ring Sling are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
Ellaroo has received four reports of the rings bending and two reports of rings breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the sling carriers and contact Ellaroo for instructions on returning the carriers for a repair or replacement Ring Sling.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ellaroo
- Manufacturer
- Ellaroo LLC, of McKinney, Texas
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 08-215
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product and department stores nationwide and online, including BabiesRUs.com, from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $100.
Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Ellaroo at (800) 483-4902 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ellaroo.com
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