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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chimparoo-Baby-Carriers-by-Lecharpe-Porte-bonheaur-Recalled

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Trek Baby carriers

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

Remedy: Repair

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

Consumer Contact: Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-534 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.  

Recall Details

Units: About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

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 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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

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.  

Manufacturer: L'echarpe Porte-bonheaur Inc., of Canada 

Manufactured in: Canada

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60192r-eng.php

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