September 5, 2001
Maya Wrap, of Omaha, Neb.,
is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 infant carriers/slings. The welds of the
metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to
young children. Maya Wrap has received 20 reports of the rings breaking. The
company received a report that one child fell to the ground but no injuries were
reported.
The recalled carriers/slings are made of 100-percent cotton
fabric with two metal support rings. The rings measure 1/8-inch in width. They
were sold in a variety of colors, prints, and sizes. A large white label sewn in
the slings reads in part, "MAYA WRAP" and "ECHO EN GUATEMALA". Web sites and
individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings from January 2001
through July 2001 for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in
various states sold these carrier/slings.
Consumers should stop using
these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap at (800) 501-9979 anytime, for
instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired.