CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2251.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2251.
Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Tough Traveler to receive instructions on doubling back the strap through the slider.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact These Carriers Were Sold Through Specialty Baby Products And Outdoor Products Retail Stores, And Through The Tough Traveler Web Site And Mail Order 800 Number From December 2000 Through February 2002 For Between $157 And $186. Only Certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ And Stallion™ Carriers Sold During This Time Are Included In This Recall. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2251.
Consumers can contact Tough Traveler at (800) GO-TOUGH Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm EST.
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These Carriers Were Sold Through Specialty Baby Products And Outdoor Products Retail Stores, And Through The Tough Traveler Web Site And Mail Order 800 Number From December 2000 Through February 2002 For Between $157 And $186. Only Certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ And Stallion™ Carriers Sold During This Time Are Included In This Recall. Recall FAQ
These Carriers Were Sold Through Specialty Baby Products And Outdoor Products Retail Stores, And Through The Tough Traveler Web Site And Mail Order 800 Number From December 2000 Through February 2002 For Between $157 And $186. Only Certain Kid Carrier™, Filly™ And Stallion™ Carriers Sold During This Time Are Included In This Recall. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Tough Traveler Ltd. Announce Recall of Child Backpack Carriers. The notice was published on March 28, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 135 units are potentially affected.