CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Recall #: 04214
Affected scope: About 49,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, Oh recalled The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on….

CPSC, Baby Swede, LLC Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers was recalled by Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, Oh in September 14, 2004. Reason: The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instr…. Verify recall #04214 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, Oh issued this CPSC recall-The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby..

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agency class: September 14, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04214 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.

Product description

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Baby Björn", which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 0260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier. The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. "Baby Carrier Active" is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.

Reason for recall

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04214
Date reported	September 14, 2004
Date initiated	September 14, 2004
Recalling firm	Baby Swede, LLC, of Cleveland, Oh
Affected scope	About 49,000
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 the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Baby Swede, LLC for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 14, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04214.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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