CPSC recall 12-013, announced October 20, 2011, covers Lifemarque LittleLife Discoverer Child Carriers (about 40 units). The carriers were sold without bolts that attach the carrier's main frame to the metal stand. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and check to make sure there are two bolts on each side where the carrier's main frame attaches to the metal stand. Recall contact: call (877) 922-5462, go to www.littlelife.com, or email customer.services@littlelife.co.uk.
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.
Number LS55060 is printed on a tab sewn underneath the care label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves LittleLife Discoverer child carriers. "LittleLife" is printed on the back of the carriers. Number LS55060 is printed on a tab sewn underneath the care label. The carriers are green and gray with a black metal frame at the back with a folding leg bracket to enable the carriers to stand.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carriers were sold without bolts that attach the carrier's main frame to the metal stand. Missing bolts cause the carrier to disconnect from the stand and fall backwards, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and check to make sure there are two bolts on each side where the carrier's main frame attaches to the metal stand. If the bolts are missing, contact LittleLife for a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lifemarque
- Manufacturer
- Lifemarque, of the United Kingdom
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 12-013
- Units
- About 40 in the United States and 10 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Outdoor stores nationwide, Champaign Surplus in Champaign, Ill., Skinny Skis in Jackson, Wy. , Base Camp stores in Montana, and online at www.amazon.com, www.skinnyskis.com, www.thebasecamp.com, and www.MadAthlete.com from January 2011 through July 2011 for about $200.
- Importer
- Rock Gear, of Canada
LittleLife Discoverer Child Carriers
CPSC product type: Baby Carriers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 922-5462 between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at customer.services@littlelife.co.uk or visit the firm's website at www.littlelife.com
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