Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-03-22 · 07137
Hazards
The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier.
Recall
Number
07137
Date
2007-03-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SlingRider Infant Carriers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ's Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide, by catalog and online from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Infantino SlingRider™ carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The SlingRider™ consists of a fabric carrier with a strap attached that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 20 pounds. The carriers are sold in black or khaki. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider™. Products labeled "Made in Thailand" or "New 2007 Design" are not included in the recall.