The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19010·Announced 2018-10-16

Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Gold Inc. is recalling Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers because buckles can break, posing a fall hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.

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 fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Gold Inc. is recalling Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers because the buckles can break, posing a fall hazard to children. The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled carriers are black with "Eddie Bauer" and "First Adventure" printed in gray lettering on the front. They were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70. About 22,000 units are subject to this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. To receive the remedy, consumers must cut off and return both straps and the tag with their name, address, and phone number.

The recalled product

Product
Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers
Affected units
22,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.