CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child
CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
Why was CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child recalled?
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider. Contact: Consumers can contact Tough Traveler at (800) GO-TOUGH Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm EST.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Tough Traveler® backpack carriers
- Company
- Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.
- Quantity
- 135
- Sold at
- These carriers were sold through specialty baby products and outdoor products retail stores, and through the Tough Traveler web site and mail order 800 number from December 2000 through February 2002 for between $157 and $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ and Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Tough Traveler has received one report of a strap slipping through the slider and the carrier's safety harness not being used. The child did not fall from the carrier. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.