Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 27, 2017 CPSC #17142

Quick answer

Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #17142, announced on April 27, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact osprey for a free seat pad insert for use along with the existing safety straps to secure the child in the carrier. consumers who previously received and installed the free seat pad insert in their carriers are not required to take further action.. Affected brand: Osprey Child Safety Products LLC and Osprey Packs Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Poco child carriers

Recalled brands

Osprey Child Safety Products LLC and Osprey Packs Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Osprey for a free Seat Pad Insert for use along with the existing safety straps to secure the child in the carrier. Consumers who previously received and installed the free Seat Pad Insert in their carriers are not required to take further action.

Recall date

April 27, 2017

Categories

Poco child carriers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17142?

CPSC recall #17142 covers Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 27, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #17142?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17142 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact osprey for a free seat pad insert for use along with the existing safety straps to secure the child in the carrier. consumers who previously received and installed the free seat pad insert in their carriers are not required to take further action.. 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 Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard 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/2017/Osprey-Recalls-Child-Backpack-Carriers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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