CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Child Carriers
These forest green L.L. Bean Child Carriers have gray harnesses, and model number AC25, which is written on a tag in the upper left side of the rear storage compartment. These "backpack" carriers have kickstands for loading the child into the carriers. The "L.L. Bean" label is on the back of the carrier. Other models of L.L. Bean backpack child carriers are not part of this recall.
- Published by source
- 1998-12-10
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-11-05
- Last verified
- 2026-11-05
Affected
- Manufacturer
- L.L. Bean Inc.
- Products
- L.L. Bean backpack child carriers, model number AC25
- Models
- AC25
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: Small children can become entangled in the carrier's harness,which poses a strangulation risk. Also, small children can work their way out of the harness and fall through a leg opening or topple out of the top of the carrier, which can cause head and body injuries.
Remedy / actions:
- Consumers should stop using the carriers immediately and call L.L. Bean to receive instructions for returning the carrier for a refund or for any other information about this recall.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-12-10
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