Trek Baby carriers

CPSC Recall #17-014 — October 13, 2016

Recall #17-014 Date: October 13, 2016 Remedy: Repair

Product

Trek Baby carriers

Description

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.

Hazard

The carriers’ side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier’s side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Units Affected

About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

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.

Manufacturer

L’echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada

Manufactured In

Canada