Past Sling Recalls & Warnings
Buying a second hand carrier is a really good way to save some money and to try things that you may not otherwise be able to afford. However, carriers that have been recalled can stay on the market for a really long time, so please check this list before making your purchase.
General Warnings
2010
Health Canada’s caution when using baby carriers
Warning of soft sling use March 12, 2010 by CPSC, a US Organization.
Slings
2010
Infant Sling Rider & Wendy Bellissimo Infant Bag Sling Recall, Health Canada,
March 23, 2010.
Infantino & Wendy Bellissimo Bag Sling Recall, CPSC, March 23, 2010.
2008
Ellaroo Ring Slings, Health Canada March 2008.
2005
Zolowear Ring Slings, CPSC, August 2005.
Maya Wrap Ring Slings, CPSC, revised April 2005 (originally issued September 2001).
Soft Structured / Buckle Carriers (Asian Style)
2008
Action Baby Carriers, Health Canada, Sept 2008.
Beco Baby Carrier, Health Canada, April 2008.
2005
Playtex Hip Hammock, Health Canada & CPSC, February 2005.
Standard Buckle Carriers 2003 1998
2011
LittleLife Discoverer Child Frame Backpack Carriers, Health Canada,
October 20, 2011.
2010
Cybex 2.GO Infant Carriers, Joint recall by HC, CPSC & Regal Lager Inc., issued June 16, 2010
2005
Gerry Trail Tech Backpack Baby Carriers, CPSC, revised December 2005 (issued July 2000).
Baby Bjorn, CPSC, revised May 2005 (originally issued 2004).
Baby Bjorn, CPSC revised May 2005 (originally issued 1999).
2004
Gerry Carrier and Pack-A-Poose, CPSC, Revised June 2004 (originally issued 1982).
Health Canada’s Baby Bjorn Carrier Active September 2004
Gerry Good Vibes Baby Carrier, Revised January 2003 (originally issued 1994)
2000
Baby Backpack Carrier, by Hufco-Delware, Health Canada, July 2000.
1999
Kelty repair to backpack child carriers, December 22, 1999
Snugli, Health Canada, June 1999.
Evenflo and Hulfco-Delaware recall to replace soft infant carriers, June 24, 1999
L.L Bean recall of Second Model of BackPack Child Carriers AC25 & W695, April 19, 1999
Evenflo Hike and Roll Baby Carrier, Health Canada, Sept 1998.
L.L Bean recall of BackPack Child Carriers, December 10, 1998