The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07137·Announced 2007-03-22

Infantino Recalls SlingRider Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Infantino is recalling SlingRider infant carriers because a plastic slider can break, causing the strap to release and the infant to fall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including a skull fracture and multiple emergency room visits, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Infantino LLC is recalling approximately 32,000 SlingRider infant carriers due to a fall hazard. The recall involves carriers with item numbers 141-210, 151-210, 151-528, and 151-534. These carriers are worn by the user to carry an infant up to 20 pounds and are sold in black or khaki. Products labeled "Made in Thailand" or "New 2007 Design" are not included in the recall.

The hazard exists because the plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. If the slider breaks, the strap supporting the carrier can release, causing the infant to fall out. Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. There were four reports of impact injuries where the child was taken to the emergency room, and one of these children fractured her skull.

The carriers were sold at Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ's Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory, and other retailers nationwide, as well as by catalog and online, from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
SlingRider Infant Carriers
Manufacturer
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Carriers
Hazard
Affected units
32,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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