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Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

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Chimparoo baby carrier · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Trek Baby carriers

Units: About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

How to contact the company

Chimparoo toll-free at 855-289-5343 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.Chimparoo.ca/en/recall and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17014, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.