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CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers

U.S. CPSCFallsSep 14, 2004
Recalled Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
Recalled Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active

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

Hazard

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.

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.

Product 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 on

Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120.

Contact the company

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

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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