CPSC recall 17-142, announced April 27, 2017, covers Poco child carriers (about 82,000 units). A child seated in the carrier can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard to children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Osprey for a free Seat Pad Insert for use along with the existing safety straps to secure the child in the carrier. Recall contact: call 866-951-5197, go to www.ospreypacks.com, or email pocoseatpad@ospreypacks.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 production date is stamped on a black label sewn into the interior of the large lower zippered compartment on the back of the carrier.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all models of Poco, Poco Plus and Poco Premium child backpack carriers manufactured between January 2012 and December 2014. The nylon child carriers were sold in three colors: "Romper Red," "Koala Gray," and "Bouncing Blue." They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The production date is stamped on a black label sewn into the interior of the large lower zippered compartment on the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S12SBPR1, S12SBPR1B, S12SBPR2, S12SBPR3, S12SBPR4, F12SBPR1, F12SBPR2, S13SB IPO, S13SBPR1, S13SBPR2, S13SBPR3, S13SBPR4, F13SBPR1, F13SBPR2, F13SBPR3, S14SBPR1, S14SBPR2, S14SBPR3, S14SBPR4, S14SBPR5. "Osprey" is printed on the fabric above the kick stand. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A child seated in the carrier can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
Osprey has received four reports of children falling through the carrier leg openings, resulting in one report of a skull fracture and one report of scratches to the head.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Osprey for a free Seat Pad Insert for use along with the existing safety straps to secure the child in the carrier. Consumers who previously received and installed the free Seat Pad Insert in their carriers are not required to take further action.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Osprey Child Safety Products LLC and Osprey Packs
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 17-142
- Units
- About 82,000 (in addition, about 5,732 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- REI and specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 to December 2015 for between $200 and $300.
- Importer
- Osprey Child Safety Products LLC and Osprey Packs Inc., of Cortez, Colo.
Recall contact information
Osprey toll-free at 866-951-5197 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at pocoseatpad@ospreypacks.com or online at www.ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco Safety Notices" on the navigation bar at the top right hand corner of the page for more information.
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