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CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers

U.S. CPSCFallsMar 28, 2002
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier
Recalled Tough Traveler® backpack carrier

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.

Incidents & injuries

Tough Traveler has received one report of a strap slipping through the slider and the carrier's safety harness not being used. The child did not fall from the carrier. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.

Sold on

These carriers were sold through specialty baby products and outdoor products retail stores, and through the Tough Traveler web site and mail order 800 number from December 2000 through February 2002 for between $157 and $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ and Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.

Contact the company

Consumers can contact Tough Traveler at (800) GO-TOUGH Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm EST.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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