Osprey recalls Poco AG, AG Plus, and AG Premium child backpack carriers with a cut plastic buckle that can cause falls. Affected units have production date codes S16SB03-S16SB07. Consumers should inspect buckles and contact Osprey for free replacement or refund if damaged.
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.
Osprey is recalling child backpack carriers (Poco AG, AG Plus, and AG Premium) because a cut in the plastic buckle can cause the shoulder strap to release, leading to a fall hazard for children. This recall affects specific production date codes and requires immediate inspection of buckles to determine if replacement or refund is needed.
A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the strap to release, potentially leading to a child falling from the carrier. This hazard occurs when the buckle is damaged, which may happen during normal use or handling.
Parents or caregivers who own the recalled Poco AG, AG Plus, or AG Premium child backpack carriers are most at risk. Children using these carriers could fall if the shoulder strap releases due to a cut buckle.
Check for production date codes stamped on a black label inside the carrier's back compartment: S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06, or S16SB07. The model name is printed on the back of the carrier, and 'Osprey' is at the top.
Check both shoulder straps for cuts in the plastic buckle.
If a buckle is cut, immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or refund.
Reach out to Osprey to arrange a replacement or refund if the buckle is damaged.
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.
The Poco AG, Poco AG Plus, and Poco AG Premium child backpack carriers with production date codes S16SB03 through S16SB07.
Inspect the plastic buckle on both shoulder straps for any cuts. If the buckle is damaged, it poses a fall hazard.
Immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or refund.
No, only the Poco AG, AG Plus, and AG Premium models with the specified production date codes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Osprey to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7748 — Osprey Child backpack carriers Hello, I own a Child backpack carriers that is covered by recall 7748 from Osprey. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
