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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00037

Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers

Published May 19, 2026 · Recall initiated: December 22, 1999

What's the hazard

The seat height adjustment strap on these carriers can slip out of the buckle. A child can slide downward in the seat unexpectedly and could fall out of the carrier.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these backpack carriers, and contact Kelty for instructions on getting the free repair kit.

Recall details

Brand
Kelty, of Boulder, Colo.
Manufacturer
Kelty, of Boulder, Colo.
Distributor
Specialty and sporting good retailers, including L.L. Bean, REI and Eastern Mountain Sports, sold the recalled backpack carriers nationwide, from March 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $250.
Country
US
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