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Consumer product recall

Various Bumbleride Carrycots

Starting date:
January 15, 2013
Posting date:
January 15, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-16743

Affected products

Various Bumbleride Carrycots

Product description

This recall involves bassinets, also known as carrycots.

The product has collapsible fabric sides and flexible straps. They are compatible with various Bumbleride stroller units.

The following model names and numbers are affected:

  • Bumbleride Carrycot (CC-10)
  • Indie Carrycot (CN-75)
  • Indie Twin Carrycot (CC-25)

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the product does not meet certain performance requirements of the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations. The straps could fall into the occupant retention area and present an entanglement hazard to the occupant.

Neither Health Canada nor Bumbleride has received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these bassinets.

For more information on crib, cradle and bassinet requirements in Canada as well as the safe use of these products, visit Healthy Canadians. For more information on safe sleeping practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information -Safe Sleep Practices for Infants.

Number sold

Approximately 805 units of the recalled carrycots were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled carrycots were sold from January 2009 to May 7, 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Taiwan.

Companies

Manufacturer
Bumbleride Inc.
San Diego
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers are advised to discontinue the use of the carrycot and contact Bumbleride directly to obtain a retrofit kit for their carrycot handles.

For more information, consumers may contact Bumbleride toll-free at 1-800-530-3930 between 8 AM and 4 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website or by email.