CPSC recall 17-014, announced October 13, 2016, covers L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Trek Baby carriers (about 130 units). The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle. Recall contact: call 855-289-5343, go to www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall, or email safety@Chimparoo.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L'echarpe Porte-bonheur
- Manufacturer
- L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 17-014
- Units
- About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $170.
Recall contact information
Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@Chimparoo.com or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.
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