CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers
Car seats & travelNewbornInfantChokingFall
The hazard
The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
Contact: Consumers should contact Baby Swede, LLC at (866) 424-0200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.babybjorn.com
About this recall
The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC