Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur recall: Fall Hazard
Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur recalled?
The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle. Contact: Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 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.
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
- Trek Baby carriers
- Company
- L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
- Quantity
- About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 13, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.