Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers

CPSC Recall #08-253 — April 21, 2008

Recall #08-253 Date: April 21, 2008 Remedy: Repair

Product

Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers

Description

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly." The carriers have a black label with a green "b" logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua.

Hazard

The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Incidents / Injuries

Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.

Units Affected

About 2,000

Sold At

Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140.

Manufacturer

Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.

Manufactured In

USA and Dominican Republic