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Recall Notice: LÍLLÉbaby Active Series

Spontaneous chest strap detachments result in recall of this baby carrier
Recall Notice: LÍLLÉbaby Active Series
Lillebaby Active Series Baby Carriers
Credit: Lillebaby
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor
Sunday August 18, 2019

The LÍLLÉbaby Active Series baby carrier is a standard front pack carrier previously offered through Amazon and LÍLLÉbaby. We have not tested or reviewed this product. For more information on other carriers, please see our Best Baby Carrier Review.

Concern/Hazard


The sliding chest-clip strap can detach from the shoulder strap, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Confirmed Incidents


There have been three reports where the chest strap has detached from the carrier spontaneously. These reports include one incident of the baby falling out of the carrier. No injuries have been reported yet.

Remedy


The company is offering a replacement carrier or a refund for the purchase price. They will contact all registered users directly. You should stop using the carrier immediately to avoid injuries or related issues.

Who to Contact for More Information


LÍLLÉbaby can be reached at 855-554-5531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time Monday through Friday or via email at customerservice@lillebaby.com and online at www.lillebaby.com (look for the Safety link).

You can also find more information on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Company


LÍLLÉbaby, LLC, of Golden, Colo.

Product Origin


China

Where Was it Sold


This carrier was sold on LILLEbaby.com and Amazon.com from September 2018 - October 2018.

Recall Date


November 15, 2018

Recall Number


19-716

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