CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
CPSC recall 04214 · announced September 14, 2004 · Baby Swede · 49,000 units affected
The product
The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.
The hazard
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120.
Consumer contact: Consumers should contact Baby Swede, LLC at (866) 424-0200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.babybjorn.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.