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Fall / CollapseMarch 27, 2007CPSC #07138

Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Car Seats
Units affected
4,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The product is a green/silver infant back pack carrier made of heavy duty nylon with a lightweight steel frame. Only carriers with style number 2512 and 2592LX are included in the recall. Style numbers are printed on the metal frame of the product. The carrier has a 5-point safety harness, padded shoulder and hip straps, padded leg openings and heat support. The carrier also has a top canopy and large diaper bag which attaches to the frame. "Baby Trend" is printed on the back of the seat of the carrier. The backpack folds into its own diaper bag for storage and travel.

Hazard

The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Injuries

Baby Trend has received one report of a child who bruised their forehead after falling out of the carrier. Baby Trend also received 17 reports of shoulder straps loosening from the body of the carrier.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.

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Recalled Back Pack Carrier
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