| Product name |
Trek Baby carriers |
| Description |
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 wearers 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. |
| Problem |
The carriers side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier. |
| Distribution |
Childrens 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 for about $170. |
| Company |
Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page. |
| Dates sold |
From May 2016 through July 2016. |
| Date posted |
10/14/2016 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chimparoo-Baby-Carriers-by-Lecharpe-Porte-bonheaur-Recalled |
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