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CPSCRecalled Sep 5, 2001 · #01225

CPSC, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings

Hazard

The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.

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Description

The recalled carriers/slings are made of 100-percent cotton fabric with two metal support rings. The rings measure 1/8-inch in width. They were sold in a variety of colors, prints, and sizes. A large white label sewn in the slings reads in part, "MAYA WRAP" and "HECHO EN GUATEMALA". Carriers/slings with ¼-inch width rings are not included in this recall.

Product details

Product
Maya Wrap infant carrier/sling
Type
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Web sites and individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings, from January 2001 through July 2001, for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in various states sold these carriers/slings.
Made in
Guatemala

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap for instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired.

View the official CPSC notice