Q&A: Is everyone aware of the infant sling carrier recall?
Posted by James on September 13, 2011 · 6 Comments
Question by Tiggy’s Momma: Is everyone aware of the infant sling carrier recall?
Infantino is recalling about 100,000 of its SlingRider Infant Carriers in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The plastic slider on the carrier’s fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier. The manufacturer has received 10 reports of the plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. Four children were taken to the emergency room due to their injuries, and one of these children fractured her skull.
This recall involves the Infantino SlingRider carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The carriers are sold in black or khaki. “Infantino” is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider. Products labeled “Made in Thailand” or “New 2007 Design” are not included in the recall.
The carriers were sold from July 2006 through February 2007.
if you have the effected models (like i do) go to www.infantino.com and they give you a free shipping label to send it back and they will send you a free replacement item
I never use mine (thank god) because my daughter hates it… every time i put her in it she starts to scream…
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Answer by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3
Awww! Thanks for letting me know. I thankfully have a different model ! You may like a wrap better, they are so much more comfy the the infantinos! Good luck!
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Wow, thank you so much for this information. I had no idea! I just went on a walk with mine yesterday I would have been so upset if something happened!!
OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE: U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Name of product: SlingRider Infant Carriers
Units: About 100,000
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier.
Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. There were four reports of impact injuries where the child was taken to the emergency room. One of these children fractured her skull.
Description: This recall involves the Infantino SlingRiderTM carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The SlingRiderTM consists of a fabric carrier with a strap attached that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 20 pounds. The carriers are sold in black or khaki. “Infantino” is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. The item number is printed on a label inside the SlingRider.TM Products labeled “Made in Thailand” or “New 2007 Design” are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Modecraft and other retailers nationwide, by catalog and online from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the firm’s Web site at at http://service.infantino.com
wow didn’t know! Thanks!!!
i never could trust the fancy slings with all their buckels and hardwear…now i know y….thanks for the info…..
Wow, thank you so much for this information.
thank you will pass info on to my daughter.