Trek Baby carriers recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

October 13, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17014

Brand / firm

L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada

Sold / distributed

Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $170.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.