Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan Infant Carriers

Description: Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2008 Release #08-253 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 943-8232 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Beco Baby Carrier Recalls “Beco Butterfly” Infant Carriers 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: Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers Units: About 2,000 Manufacturer: Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif. Hazard: The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Incidents/Injuries: Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name “Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly.” The carriers have a black label with a green “b” logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua. Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140. Manufactured in: USA and Dominican Republic Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair. Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Beco Baby Carrier Inc. toll-free at (888) 943-8232/9-GET-BECO between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.becobabycarrier.com [Learn More]