CPSC: Active Series Baby Carriers
On 2018-11-15, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a cpsc regarding Active Series Baby Carriers due to a potential Fall hazard. This product sold new beginning in September 2018 for about $160.
About 7,000 units are involved in this baby carrier recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This was the 2nd recall of products in the Slings & Baby Carriers category in 2018.
Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls,
involving about 2 million product units.
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Company Contact Information:
Website: http://www.lillebaby.com/
Phone: 855-554-5531
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What is the problem?
The sliding chest-clip strap can detach from the shoulder strap, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
How can I tell if I own this product?
This recall involves LILLEbaby Active series baby carriers. These carriers can be worn by the caregiver with the baby strapped into the front or back position. The recalled carriers are the Active Series-Pro 6 in 1 in Space Dye Cobalt and Space Dye Grey and the Active All Seasons in Slate. Each carrier has a yellow colored tag on the front neck support, outside of the carrier and on the back, chest clip pad, both of which have "LILLE" printed in black lettering and "baby" printed in white lettering on the label.
These items were sold new+ at LILLEbaby.com and Amazon.com from September 2018 through October 2018 for about $160.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact LILLEbaby to receive a free replacement baby carrier and a full refund. All known purchasers will be notified directly about the recall.
LILLEbaby toll-free at 855-554-5531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@lillebaby.com or online at www.lillebaby.com and click on the Safety link for more information.
Incidents & Injuries Reported as of Recall Date
The firm has received three reports of the chest straps detaching from the carrier, including one child that fell out of the carrier. No injuries have been reported.
+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available at CPSC.gov.
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