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Fall / CollapseMay 11, 2016CPSC #16157

TwinGo Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Carriers
Units affected
4,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

The TwinGo Original Carrier is an infant carrier designed to carry one or two babies against the caregiver's body at the waist. It is intended for babies that are from 10 to 45 pounds. "TwinGo" is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband. Batch numbers included in this recall: 23014024003, 01515026003, and 21615019001. They were sold in fabric that is black on the outside and blue or orange on the inside.

Hazard

The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier.

Injuries

The firm has received 13 reports of buckles breaking worldwide, including 10 in the U.S., one in Canada and two in the UK. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Boutique stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and TwinGoCarrier.com from December 2014 through May 2016 for about $215.

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TwinGo recalled product
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