CPSC recall · Reported March 28, 2002
CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is loc…
Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.y. recalled These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in colo….
CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers was recalled by Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.y. in March 28, 2002. Reason: A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to rece…. Verify recall #02528 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the….
- None
- agency class
- 135 units
- affected scope
- March 28, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02528 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These Tough Traveler® backpack carriers have metal contoured frames and were sold in color combinations of blue and teal, natural and teal, and slate and teal. A tag on the outside of the carrier reads "Tough Traveler®." The carriers have a removable washable seat, a storage pocket, a loading stand, a padded hip belt, and other features.
Reason for recall
A child could fall from a carrier when the seat restraint strap is not doubled-back through the slider if the carrier's safety harness is not used. The seat restraint strap is located between the child's legs when the child is seated.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02528 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2002 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Tough Traveler Ltd., of Schenectady, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 135 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the st…
- Check the recall number (02528) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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