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CPSCRecalled Mar 28, 2002 · #02528

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

Hazard

A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Tough Traveler® backpack carriers
Type
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Manufacturer
Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
These carriers were sold through specialty baby products and outdoor products retail stores, and through the Tough Traveler web site and mail order 800 number from December 2000 through February 2002 for between $157 and $186. Only certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ and Stallion™ carriers sold during this time are included in this recall.

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice