CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60192r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 13, 2016

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

Contact Information

Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@Chimparoo.com or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
17014

Product Information

Product Name
Trek Baby carriers
Number of Units
About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
Manufactured In
Canada

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 855-289-5343
Website www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall
Full Contact Information

Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@Chimparoo.com or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.