Tough Traveler® backpack carriers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 28, 2002 Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (135)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.Y.
- Reason for Recall:
- A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.
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Product Information
Full Description:
These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(135)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02528