Reported May 26, 2016
Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Osprey Child Safety Products LLC of Cortez, Colo.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Child backpack carriers
- Amount recalled
- About 31,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was 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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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