CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers

Active Recall Announced March 28, 2002 CPSC #02528

Quick answer

CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers is CPSC recall #02528, announced on March 28, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact tough traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.. Affected brand: Tough Traveler Ltd..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Tough Traveler® backpack carriers

Recalled brands

Tough Traveler Ltd.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.

Recall date

March 28, 2002

Categories

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02528?

CPSC recall #02528 covers CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 28, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02528?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02528 is consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact tough traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Tough-Traveler-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Child-Backpack-Carriers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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