Baby Swede, LLC Recall to Repair "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carriers
Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active
Date of Recall
2004-09-14CPSC Release Number
04-214Manufactured In
SwedenCompany Phone Number
(866) 424-0200Units
About 49,000Manufacturer
Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, OHSold By
Specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites from September 2003 through August 15, 2004 for about $120.Problem/Hazard
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.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 Web site at www.babybjorn.comRecall Comments
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