Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 17-014 Published October 13, 2016

Trek Baby carriers

The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier. Manufactured by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc. and sold at Children's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca from May 2016 – July 2016 for about $170.

Chimparoo baby carrier
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Chimparoo baby carrier

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Why it was recalled

The carriers' side strap can loosen unexpectedly from the buckle, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received one report of a strap loosening unexpectedly from the carrier's side buckle. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby carriers and contact Chimparoo for a free replacement buckle for the baby carrier's side buckle.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerL'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada
UnitsAbout 130 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)
Made inCanada
Sold atChildren's boutique stores, such as Granola Babies, of Costa Mesa, Calif., Eat/Sleep/Play, of Summerville, SC and Top to Bottom, of Omaha, Neb. and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Chimaparoo.ca
Sales periodMay 2016 – July 2016
PriceAbout $170

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