Baby carriers recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

May 11, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

TwinGo Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16157

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. A free replacement buckle will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at http://twingocarrier.com/pages/repairkit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.