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Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

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Recall Date: October 16, 2018

Recall Number: 19-010

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers

Hazard: The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return both straps and tag with their name, address, and phone number to receive selected replacement products, free of charge, or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Gold Inc. toll free at 866-600-7205 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or email customerservice@goldbuginc.com or online at www.goldbuginc.com. and click on Recalls for more information..

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Gold-Recalls-Eddie-Bauer-Infant-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

Recall Details

Units: About 22,000

Description: This recall involves Gold Inc.’s Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers. They are worn by the parent or caregiver with the baby strapped into the front. The recalled carriers are black with “Eddie Bauer” and “First Adventure” printed in gray lettering on the front, outside of the carrier.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported

Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70.

Manufacturer(s): Woodfield Baby Products, Guangdong, China

Importer(s): Gold Inc., dba Goldbug Inc., of Denver, Colo.

Manufactured In: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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