CPSC recall 16-157, announced May 11, 2016, covers TwinGo Baby carriers (about 4,000 units). The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 888-288-9342, go to www.TwinGoCarrier.com, or email safety@twingocarrier.com.
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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.
"TwinGo" is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband.
Which products are included?
The TwinGo Original Carrier is an infant carrier designed to carry one or two babies against the caregiver's body at the waist. It is intended for babies that are from 10 to 45 pounds. "TwinGo" is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband. Batch numbers included in this recall: 23014024003, 01515026003, and 21615019001. They were sold in fabric that is black on the outside and blue or orange on the inside.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of buckles breaking worldwide, including 10 in the U.S., one in Canada and two in the UK. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. A free replacement buckle will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at http://twingocarrier.com/pages/repairkit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TwinGo
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 16-157
- Units
- About 4,000 (in addition, about 160 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Boutique stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and TwinGoCarrier.com from December 2014 through May 2016 for about $215.
- Importer
- TwinGo LLC, of Mclean, Va.
Baby carriers
CPSC product type: Baby Carriers
Recall contact information
TwinGo toll-free at 888-288-9342 from 9am-5pm EST Monday-Friday, via email at safety@twingocarrier.com or online at www.TwinGoCarrier.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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