Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers
CPSC Recall #08-253 — April 21, 2008
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