CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
Published: September 14, 2004Recall ID: 04214Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Baby-Swede-LLC-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Baby-Bjorn-Infant-Carriers- |
| Title | CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/baby-bjorn.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active |
| Hazards › Name | The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active |
| Products › Type | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 2010 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 49,000 |
| Recall I D | 2684 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites, from September 2003 through August 15, 2004, for about $120. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04214 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OH |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Sweden |