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Archived – Optave Inc. Action Baby Carriers
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Affects children, pregnant or breast feeding women
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001757
Affected products
Optave Inc. Action Baby Carriers
Product description
The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colours and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."
Hazard identified
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
The number of the recalled products sold in Canada is not known.
Time period sold
The products were sold from May 2008 through June 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Importer
-
Tadpoles and Butterflies
Emonton
Alberta
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Optave Inc.
Alpena
Michigan
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers.
Consumers can obtain replacement straps from the importer, Tadpoles and Butterflies.
For additional information, consumers may contact Optave Inc. toll-free at 1-888-666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.