CPSC Recall in 2017: Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-142

Date: April 27, 2017

Product Name: Poco child carriers

Recall Description:

This recall involves all models of Poco, Poco Plus and Poco Premium child backpack carriers manufactured between January 2012 and December 2014.  The nylon child carriers were sold in three colors: “Romper Red,” “Koala Grey,” and “Bouncing Blue.” They have a metal frame and a gray padded child’s seat inside. The production date is stamped on a black label sewn into the interior of the large lower zippered compartment on the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S12SBPR1, S12SBPR1B, S12SBPR2, S12SBPR3, S12SBPR4, F12SBPR1, F12SBPR2, S13SB IPO, S13SBPR1, S13SBPR2, S13SBPR3, S13SBPR4, F13SBPR1, F13SBPR2, F13SBPR3, S14SBPR1, S14SBPR2, S14SBPR3, S14SBPR4, S14SBPR5. “Osprey” is printed on the fabric above the kick stand. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.

Hazard Description:

A child seated in the carrier can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 82,000 (in addition, about 5,732 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Osprey has received four reports of children falling through the carrier leg openings, resulting in one report of a skull fracture and one report of scratches to the head.

Sold At:

REI and specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 to December 2015 for between $200 and $300. 

Manufactured In:

Vietnam