Official recall summary. This page is a plain-language summary of a public U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product recall record. It is not safety or legal advice. Recall details and status can change — always confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice linked below.
| Official CPSC recall # | 00037 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | 1999-12-22 |
| Data last synced | 2026-07-27 |
| Units affected | Approximately 26,000 |
Recalled product
- Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack child carriers
There are six models of these Kelty K.I.D.S backpack carriers: Expedition, Trek, Explorer, Country, Elite and Town. The model name is written on the side of the carrier. The carriers are blue and have the Kelty K.I.D.S. logo on the back rest of the seat. Kelty also manufactured a carrier that L.L. Bean sold under its "L.L. KIDS" label and has the "Kelty" logo on the black frame hinge that connects the kickstand to the main frame. Kelty and L.L. KIDS carriers purchased prior to March 1999 have a different type of seat adjustment strap and are not included in this recall.
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.
View the official CPSC recall notice →
Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SaferProducts.gov Recall API — public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Source record: CPSC recall #00037.
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