The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08389·Announced 2008-09-03

Optave Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Optave Inc. is recalling Action Baby Carriers because the chest strap can detach, posing a fall hazard to infants.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Optave Inc. is recalling approximately 250 Action Baby Carriers due to a fall hazard. The chest strap on the recalled carriers can detach from the shoulder straps, which could cause a baby to fall.

The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name in various colors and patterns, including blue, brown, green, "so square," "the larrisa," and "spring breeze." They were sold at specialty retail stores nationwide and on Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90. Optave has received two reports of the chest strap detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in positions that require the use of the chest strap. They should contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (888) 666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.actionbabycarriers.com to receive free replacement straps.

The recalled product

Product
Action Baby Carriers
Manufacturer
Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Carriers
Hazard
Affected units
250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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