The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08253·Announced 2008-04-22

Beco Butterfly Infant Carriers Recalled for Strap Buckle Failure

Beco Baby Carrier Inc. is recalling about 2,000 Butterfly infant carriers because shoulder strap buckles can release tension, posing a fall hazard to babies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (infant carrier) where a fall hazard is identified, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Beco Baby Carrier Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 Beco Baby Butterfly infant carriers. The recall involves specific carrier styles including Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava, and Joshua. These carriers were sold under the brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly" and feature a black label with a green "b" logo and a butterfly on the left side, sewn on the outside of the carrier.

The recall is due to a defect where the buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through. This poses a fall hazard to the baby. Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled carriers were sold at specialty retail stores nationwide and on internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $140. Consumers should immediately stop using the carriers and contact Beco Baby Carrier Inc. toll-free at (888) 943-8232 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.becobabycarrier.com to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair.

The recalled product

Product
Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers
Manufacturer
Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Carriers
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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