Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers

Recalled April 22, 2008 · CPSC recall 08253 · Beco Baby Carrier

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.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

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

Product

Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers

Manufacturer(s)

Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.

Retailers

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

Made in

United States · Dominican Republic

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →