# CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-03-28 · 02528 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02528
- **Date:** 2002-03-28
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Tough Traveler® backpack carriers

## Hazards

A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.

## Manufacturer(s)

Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.

## Retailer(s)

These carriers were sold through specialty baby products and outdoor products retail stores, and through the Tough Traveler web site and mail order 800 number from December 2000 through February 2002 for between $157 and $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ and Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.

## Description

These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Tough-Traveler-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Child-Backpack-Carriers)
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