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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-10-13

Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Trek Baby carriers

  • Brand L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers are being recalled due to a defect in the side strap buckle that can loosen unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard for infants. The recalled carriers are made of 100% twill fabric in various solid, striped, and patterned colors and feature "Chimparoo" printed on the upper right corner and "Trek" embroidered on the belt. These carriers were designed to allow babies to be worn tummy-to-tummy, on the hip, or on the back using adjustable polypropylene webbing straps with plastic buckles.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these carriers should immediately stop using them and contact Chimparoo to receive a free replacement buckle for the side buckle attachment.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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