The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16178·Announced 2016-05-26

Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Osprey is recalling about 31,000 child backpack carriers because a cut in the plastic buckle can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to the child.

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 for a child) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Osprey Child Safety Products LLC is recalling about 31,000 child backpack carriers, including the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus, and Poco AG Premium models. The recall is due to a potential cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap, which can cause the strap to release and pose a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

The recalled carriers are nylon with a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat. They come in seaside blue, ivy green, and black. Affected units have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06, or S16SB07 stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment. The word "Osprey" is printed on the back at the top, and the model name is printed on the back at the bottom.

These carriers were sold at REI and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com and rei.com from January 2016 through May 2016 for between $250 and $330. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers may also contact Osprey to return the carrier for inspection. Osprey can be reached at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at ospreypacks.com.

The recalled product

Product
Child backpack carriers
Manufacturer
Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Carriers
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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