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Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Official CPSC recall 16-178, dated May 26, 2016.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps.

Hazard (from the official notice)

A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus and Poco AG Premium model child backpack carriers. These nylon carriers come in seaside blue, ivy green and black. They have a metal frame and a gray padded child's seat inside. The back of the carrier also has an upper zippered pocket and a lower zipped compartment, along with a stretch pocket in the middle. The production date code identifying when the carrier was manufactured is stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment in the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06 or S16SB07. "Osprey" is printed on the back at the top of the carrier. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

None reported

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

REI and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com and rei.com from January 2016 through May 2016 for between $250 and $330.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Osprey at 800-303-1350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday, email pocosupport@ospreypacks.com or online at ospreypacks.com and click on "Poco AG Safety Notice" for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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