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TwinGo Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: May 11, 2016 Initiated: May 11, 2016 #16157

Product Description

The TwinGo Original Carrier is an infant carrier designed to carry one or two babies against the caregiver's body at the waist. It is intended for babies that are from 10 to 45 pounds. "TwinGo" is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband. Batch numbers included in this recall: 23014024003, 01515026003, and 21615019001. They were sold in fabric that is black on the outside and blue or orange on the inside.

Reason for Recall

The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. A free replacement buckle will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at http://twingocarrier.com/pages/repairkit.

Details

Units Affected
About 4,000 (in addition, about 160 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The TwinGo Original Carrier is an infant carrier designed to carry one or two babies against the caregiver's body at the waist. It is intended for babies that are from 10 to 45 pounds. "TwinGo" is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband. Batch numbers included in this recall: 23014024003, 01515026003, and 21615019001. They were sold in fabric that is black on the outside and blue or orange on the inside.. Units affected: About 4,000 (in addition, about 160 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. A free replacement buckle will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at http://twingocarrier.com/pages/repairkit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 11, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16157.