Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2016-10-13. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 130Units
2016-10-13Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Chimparoo brand Trek baby carriers that allow the user to carry a baby tummy to tummy, on the hip or on the back. The 100% twill fabric carriers were sold in 18 solid, striped and pattern color combinations. The carriers attach to the wearer's body with adjustable straps made of polypropylene webbing and plastic buckles. "Chimparoo" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the carrier. "Trek" is embroidered on the belt.
- The hazard
- The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
- Injuries
- The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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