Skip to content

Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers

U.S. CPSCFallsApr 22, 2008
Recalled Infant Carrier
Recalled Infant Carrier

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

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.

Incidents & injuries

Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140.

Contact the company

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

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.

Recent alerts in this category

See all →