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Infantino Baby Carriers Recalled for Potential Injury Hazards

Baby Carriers Recalled for Potential Injury Hazards

Infantino recalls about 14,000 of its baby carriers because their buckles can break, and the child could fall out. According to a news report, the items were sold at Target and Amazon.com from Nov. 15 to Dec. 20. The carriers were made in China. So far, no injuries have been reported. The recalled models include the Go Forward 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic Carrier (lot codes 2018 0619 and 2018 0719), the Flip Front2back Carrier (lot code 2018 0719) and the Up Close Newborn Carrier (lot code 2018 0719).

The front-facing infant carriers are made of cotton with a front padded pouch. The carriers have a black body and black straps or a gray body and black straps, according to descriptions of the products posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The code is sewn inside the carrier. This recall did not affect other comparable products. If you have further questions about this recall, call Infantino at 1-800-840-4916 or visit www.infantino.com for more information.

Injuries Caused by Nursery Products

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2016, about 59,000 emergency department-treated injuries were associated with nursery products among children under 5 years of age. High chairs, cribs, strollers, and infant carriers were associated with 66% of the estimated injuries. The most frequently injured body parts were the head and the face due to falls, which were the main cause of injuries.

A diagnosis of internal organ injury, contusion or laceration was associated with a majority of injuries. CPSC also reports of 320 deaths during a three-year period from 2014 to 2016, with an annual average of 107 deaths related to the use of nursery products among children younger than age 5. Cribs/mattresses, playpens/play yards, bassinets/cradles, infant carriers, and portable baby swings were associated with 84 percent of the fatalities reported.

Protecting Your Rights

Suppose your child has suffered an injury due to a defective nursery product. In that case, you may be able to file a product liability claim on behalf of your child seeking compensation for damages such as medical expenses, permanent injuries, disabilities and pain and suffering. An experienced product defect attorney will be able to explain your legal rights and options better and hold the negligent manufacturer accountable.

Source: https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/02/07/cpsc-recalls-baby-carriers-sold-at-target-amazon-because-child-could-fall-out/

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