CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 27, 2007

Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.
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.
Recall Number
07138

Product Information

Product Name
Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
Product Type
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Number of Units
About 4,000
Imported By
Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com