Optave so square, the larrisa, spring breeze Action Baby Carriers

Description: Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2008 Release #08-389 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 666-6459 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Action Baby Carriers Units: About 250 Manufacturer: Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich. Hazard: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Incidents/Injuries: Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled carriers were sold under the “Action Baby Carrier” brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze." Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (888) 666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com [Learn More]