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Recalled Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
About 49,000
Consumers should contact Baby Swede, LLC at (866) 424-0200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OH, is voluntarily recalling Baby Björn baby carriers. The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Name of product: Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
Units: About 49,000
Manufacturer: Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OH
Hazard: The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites from September 2003 through August 15, 2004 for about $120.
Manufactured in: Sweden
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
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.
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
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.
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