CPSC recall 16178
Child backpack carriers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-26
On 2016-05-26 the CPSC announced a recall of Child backpack carriers by Osprey Child Safety Products, citing A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16178 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-26 |
| Published | 2016-05-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Osprey Child Safety Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Child backpack carriers | This recall involves the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus and Poco AG Premium model child backpack carriers. These nylon carriers come in seaside blue, ivy green and black. They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The back of the carrier also has an upper zippered pocket and a lower zipped compartment, along with a stretch pocket in the middle. The production date code identifying when the carrier was manufactured is stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment in the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06 or S16SB07. "Osprey" is printed on the back at the top of the carrier. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.
Reason
A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Osprey-Recalls-Child-Backpack-Carriers
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