CPSCGeneral Alert
Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
Published: April 22, 2008Recall ID: 08253Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Beco-Baby-Carrier-Recalls-Beco-Butterfly-Infant-Carriers |
| Title | Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ddef6f3449a34dd5884ee5dc547542da.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Infant Carrier |
| Hazards › Name | The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
| Injuries › Name | Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers |
| Products › Type | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 2010 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 4277 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08253 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Dominican Republic |