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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 328-7363
March 27, 2007	CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Release #07-138

Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers

Units: About 4,000

Importer: Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.

Hazard: The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach,
causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Baby Trend has received one report of a child who
bruised their forehead after falling out of the carrier. Baby Trend also
received 17 reports of shoulder straps loosening from the body of the
carrier.

Description: The product is a green/silver infant back pack carrier made
of heavy duty nylon with a lightweight steel frame. Only carriers with
style number 2512 and 2592LX are included in the recall. Style numbers
are printed on the metal frame of the product. The carrier has a 5-point
safety harness, padded shoulder and hip straps, padded leg openings and
heat support. The carrier also has a top canopy and large diaper bag
which attaches to the frame. "Baby Trend" is printed on the back of the
seat of the carrier. The backpack folds into its own diaper bag for
storage and travel.

Sold at: Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide
from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and
a free replacement carrier.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baby Trend at
(800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's Web site at www.babytrend.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07138.html

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