| If used improperly, the Beco Butterfly produced and sold during January thru February 2008 can present a fall hazard. The tension buckles on the insert can loosen if held at an angle, and allow the webbing supporting the baby to slip through.
Below is an image showing the right and wrong ways to handle the carrier.
However, since even wearers *aware* of this issue often grab the carrier in a hurry when putting it on, and the margin of error is fairly small, and user error is still possible, I advise all my customers to avoid the risk and STOP USING THE CURRENT BUTTERFLY.
I know this is a big inconvenience for many of you. I'm sorry. Here are your options:
- RETROFIT
Send in your carrier for a free postage-paid retrofit.
Please download and print the Retrofit Form and send it in with your carrier. Beco plans to have your carrier back to you within two weeks.
How will this issue be fixed by the retrofit?
Future Beco Butterflies and retrofitted current models will have a design change in the buckles to prevent webbing slippage. The new buckles are designed by Duraflex, and have 3 slots where the webbing is fed through instead of 2, making it much harder for slipping to occur.
Once the webbing is threaded, it does not need to be removed. You will need to pull harder (about 3 times as hard) than the current buckles to get the webbing to move. These new buckles actually eliminate a step, making the Butterfly easier to use, since there will be no need to feed the buckle and excess webbing under the safety loops.
- EXCHANGE
Return your Butterfly to me in exchange for a Pikkolo, which is a very durable, safe carrier that is my personal favorite. If you have a child 18mos or older, you might also consider the Patapum Toddler Carrier. For an exchange, please send your Butterfly back to me at
The Portable Baby
Butterfly Exchange
12714 Camrose Ave.
Saratoga CA 95070
USA
Include a note to let me know what carrier you want to exchange for, in what color or print.
- REFUND
If you are within the 30-day period, you can return the Butterfly to me for a refund.
Please send your carrier to the address above (to attn: Butterfly Return) and be sure to include your packing slip or name/email/phone number for me to identify you and be able to refund your payment.
 
LEGAL INFORMATION
Name of product: Beco Baby Carrier, model Butterfly
Units: About 1,900
Manufacturer: Beco Baby Carrier, of Newport Beach, CA
Hazard: Buckles connecting top of carrier's body with shoulder straps can suddenly release tension when shoulder straps held near by or by the buckles, causing carrier's body to shift, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of the webbing slipping thru the shoulder buckles causing carrier's body to shift. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly". Carrier has black label with green logo "b" on left side and picture of butterfly on the right side. Name of fabrics included in this recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava, Joshua
Sold at: Specialty retail stores and internet sites from January 2008 through February 28, 2008 for about $130.
Manufactured in: USA and Dominican Republic
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately. Firm will provide free retrofit of the buckles and reimburse involved postage.
Consumer Contact: visit the firm's Web site at http://www.becobabycarrier.com
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