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Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall HazardDate: 9/8/2008
Reason: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Action Baby Carriers Units: About 250 Manufacturer: Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich. Hazard: The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Incidents/Injuries: Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled carriers were sold under the "Action Baby Carrier" brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze." Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (888) 666-6459 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 12/11/2008 Reason: THE PARTIAL OBSCURING OF THIS LABEL FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS". Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: These products, which the firm eventually recalled, pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. The settlement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: If the spring pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are pushed back into the lower track, the pegs can become nonfunctional. This can cause the drop side to detach from the crib and create a gap that can entrap an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/19/2008 Reason: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: The Pool and Spa Safety Act was enacted by Congress and signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007, and is designed to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard of drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas. |
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