Optave Inc. Action Baby Carriers recall: Fall Hazard
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Optave Inc. Action Baby Carriers recalled?
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps. Contact: For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (888) 666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com
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
- Action Baby Carriers
- Company
- Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 250
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90.
- Recall date
- September 3, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."