Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-04-27 · 17142
Hazards
A child seated in the carrier can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard to children.
Recall
Number
17142
Date
2017-04-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Poco child carriers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
REI and specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 to December 2015 for between $200 and $300.
Importer(s)
Osprey Child Safety Products LLC and Osprey Packs Inc., of Cortez, Colo.
Country of manufacture
Vietnam
Description
This recall involves all models of Poco, Poco Plus and Poco Premium child backpack carriers manufactured between January 2012 and December 2014. The nylon child carriers were sold in three colors: "Romper Red," "Koala Gray," and "Bouncing Blue." They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The production date is stamped on a black label sewn into the interior of the large lower zippered compartment on the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S12SBPR1, S12SBPR1B, S12SBPR2, S12SBPR3, S12SBPR4, F12SBPR1, F12SBPR2, S13SB IPO, S13SBPR1, S13SBPR2, S13SBPR3, S13SBPR4, F13SBPR1, F13SBPR2, F13SBPR3, S14SBPR1, S14SBPR2, S14SBPR3, S14SBPR4, S14SBPR5. "Osprey" is printed on the fabric above the kick stand. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.