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Product Recall Number: 16-178

Why was Child backpack carriers recalled?

A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

Child backpack carriers
Here's product recall specific data for Child backpack carriers.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-178

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-05-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Child backpack carriers

  • Description: A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release.

  • Hazard Description: A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 31,000

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.

  • Sold At: REI and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com and rei.com from January 2016 through May 2016 for between $250 and $330.

  • Importers: Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: "Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo."

  • Manufactured In: Vietnam

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed