Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
CPSC recall 08253 · announced April 22, 2008 · Beco Baby Carrier · 2,000 units affected
The product
The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly." The carriers have a black label with a green "b" logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua.
The hazard
The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140.
Consumer contact: Consumers should contact Beco Baby Carrier Inc. toll-free at (888) 943-8232/9-GET-BECO between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.becobabycarrier.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.