CPSCGeneral Alert
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Published: September 3, 2008Recall ID: 08389Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."
Affected Products
Action Baby Carriers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Optave-Inc-Recalls-Action-Baby-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c8a801376f3e4cea8609141b835cb026.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Baby Carrier |
| Hazards › Name | The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
| Injuries › Name | Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Action Baby Carriers |
| Products › Type | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 2010 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 250 |
| Recall I D | 4424 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze." |
| Recall Number | 08389 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (888) 666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |