The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·25256·Announced 2025-05-08

Deuter Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Deuter USA is recalling Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers because hinges on the foldable rear kickstand support leg can crack or break, creating a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical (cracking/breaking hinges that could cause falls). This is a voluntary precautionary recall with a preventable mechanical defect but no actual harm documented, fitting the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Deuter USA of Longmont, Colorado is recalling Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers sold between March 2023 and March 2025. The recalled carriers are backpack-style devices with a foldable frame featuring hinges on the rear kickstand support leg. According to the manufacturer, these hinges can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

The firm has received 13 reports of hinges cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported as of the recall date.

Approximately 5,080 units were affected. The carriers were sold in multiple colors (maroon, forest green, midnight blue, and teal) at retailers including REI, Bass Pro, deuter.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers for between $240 and $370. Specific model and production code information is available in the full product details.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Deuter for a free replacement. Consumers can fill out a recall form at https://www.deuter.com/us-en/service/kid-comfort-recall, print a prepaid return shipping label, and return the product. Deuter is also contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, contact Deuter toll-free at 877-384-9252 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit https://www.deuter.com/us-en/service/kid-comfort-recall.

The recalled product

Product
Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers
Manufacturer
deuter USA, of Longmont, Colorado
Category
Consumer Product — Child Carriers / Backpack Carriers
Hazard
  • fall-hazard
  • hinge-failure
Affected units
5,080

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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