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Product name Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers
Description There are six models of these carriers: Expedition, Trek, Explorer, Country, Elite and Town. The model name is written on the side of the carrier. The carriers are blue and have the Kelty K.I.D.S. logo on the back rest of the seat. Kelty also manufactured a carrier that L.L. Bean sold under its “L.L.KIDS” label and has the “Kelty” logo on the black frame hinge that connects the kickstand to the main frame. 
Problem The seat height adjustment strap on these carriers can slip out of the buckle. A child can slide downward in the seat unexpectedly and could fall out of the carrier. 
Distribution Nationwide at specialty and sporting good retailers, including L.L. Bean, REI and Eastern Mountain Sports. 
Company Kelty, 800-423-2320; web site, www.kelty.com. 
Dates sold March 1999 through December 1999. 
Date posted 12/26/2001 
 

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