Moderate Recalled April 22, 2008 About 2,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers

Car seats & travelNewbornInfant

The hazard

The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Incidents reported: Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.

Contact: Consumers should contact Beco Baby Carrier Inc. toll-free at (888) 943-8232/9-GET-BECO between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.becobabycarrier.com

Product photos

Recalled Infant Carrier
Recalled Infant Carrier

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official description

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly." The carriers have a black label with a green "b" logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua.