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Baby & Nursery/Strollers & Carriers

Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2016
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Summary

Osprey is recalling approximately 31,000 Poco AG, Poco AG Plus, and Poco AG Premium child backpack carriers because a cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause it to release. This defect can lead to the child falling from the carrier. The affected carriers were sold in seaside blue, ivy green, and black between January 2016 and May 2016 at REI, other specialty outdoor retailers, and online at Amazon.com and REI.com. Consumers should immediately stop using affected carriers and contact Osprey for a free replacement or a full refund.

Risk

A cut in the plastic buckle on the harness shoulder strap can cause the strap to unexpectedly release while in use. This poses a significant fall hazard to a child seated in the carrier, though no injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately inspect the plastic buckles on both harness shoulder straps of your Poco AG, Poco AG Plus, or Poco AG Premium carrier for any signs of a cut or crack.
  2. Check the black production date code label sewn inside the large lower zippered compartment on the back of the carrier. Only carriers with date codes S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06, or S16SB07 are included in this recall.
  3. If you identify a cut in the buckle, stop using the carrier immediately.
  4. Contact Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com, or visit ospreypacks.com and click on 'Poco AG Safety Notice' to arrange for a free replacement or full refund.
  5. You may also return the carrier to Osprey for a professional inspection; if the buckle is found to be cut, you will receive a replacement or full refund.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.

Contact: Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Poco AG Child Backpack Carrier
Lot Numbers:
S16SB03
S16SB04
S16SB05
S16SB06
S16SB07
Date Ranges: January 2016 - May 2016
Product: Poco AG Plus Child Backpack Carrier
Lot Numbers:
S16SB03
S16SB04
S16SB05
S16SB06
S16SB07
Date Ranges: January 2016 - May 2016
Product: Poco AG Premium Child Backpack Carrier
Lot Numbers:
S16SB03
S16SB04
S16SB05
S16SB06
S16SB07
Date Ranges: January 2016 - May 2016

Product Images

Poco AG Carrier

Poco AG Carrier

Poco AG Plus Carrier

Poco AG Plus Carrier

Poco AG Premium Carrier

Poco AG Premium Carrier

Plastic buckle with cut

Plastic buckle with cut

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16178
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: About 31,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Osprey Child Safety Products LLC, of Cortez, Colo.
Contact: Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 26, 2016

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