Kid Comfort Baby Carrier Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Deuter USA recalled about 5,080 Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro and Kid Comfort Active child carriers on May 8, 2025, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on a voluntary Fast Track recall. The recall is still open. The carrier’s foldable rear kickstand support leg has hinges that can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child riding inside. Deuter has received 13 reports of a hinge cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported. The carriers were sold at REI, Bass Pro, and online at deuter.com and Amazon.com, from March 2023 through March 2025. Parents and caregivers who own one should stop using it and contact Deuter for a free replacement.

Latest Kid Comfort Baby Carrier Recall Updates

May 8, 2025: Deuter Announces Voluntary Recall

Deuter USA, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a Fast Track recall (CPSC 25-256) [1]. The recall covers three of its Kid Comfort carrier lines after reports of a cracked or broken kickstand hinge. No injuries were reported. Deuter USA Managing Director Jonathan Degenhardt told SGB Media the company was “working diligently to ensure that all affected products are replaced as quickly as possible” [2].

Which Kid Comfort Baby Carriers Are Affected?

The recall covers three specific Kid Comfort child-carrier models, each tied to its own production codes:

• Kid Comfort, model 3621221, sold in maroon or forest green, with a production code ending 0123 or 1223
• Kid Comfort Pro, model 3621321, sold in midnight blue, with a production code ending 0123
• Kid Comfort Active, model 3621121, sold in teal, with a production code ending 0423 or 1223

The production code sits on a tag inside the carrier’s bottom storage pocket, alongside the model number and color. “Deuter” and the product name are also printed on the back panel of every recalled carrier. A carrier whose code is not one of those listed above is not part of this recall. Deuter’s notice says it remains safe to keep using.

Why Were the Kid Comfort Baby Carriers Recalled?

The Kid Comfort Baby Carriers were recalled because a support-leg hinge on the folding kickstand can crack or break. That can create a fall risk during normal use. Deuter received reports of the hinge failing before announcing the recall with CPSC on May 8, 2025. CPSC processed the action as a Fast Track recall, meaning Deuter volunteered the recall before the agency completed a formal safety review. The carriers have a backpack-style frame built with hinges, including the folding kickstand leg that lets a caregiver stand the carrier upright when it is set down. A cracked or broken hinge there can make that stance unstable.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Deuter’s own records show 13 separate reports of a kickstand hinge cracking or breaking on an affected child carrier since sales began in March 2023. No injuries have been reported to the company or to CPSC. The reports span carriers purchased in the United States between March 2023 and March 2025. A hinge-failure report is not proof every carrier from that period will fail, and no reported injury does not mean the hazard has passed. Caregivers should check their carrier’s production code inside the storage pocket and stop using any unit that matches the recall until Deuter provides a replacement.

What Should Consumers Do?

Parents and caregivers who own an affected Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro or Kid Comfort Active child carrier should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the carrier immediately and do not put your child in it again until you confirm the production code.
2. Check the production code on the tag inside the bottom storage pocket for an ending of 0123, 0423 or 1223.
3. Fill out Deuter’s online recall form to begin the free replacement process for your carrier [3].
4. Print the prepaid return shipping label Deuter provides and use it to return the recalled carrier.
5. Contact Deuter toll-free at 877-384-9252 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday), by email at recall@deuterusa.com, or online at deuter.com with any questions.

Legal Options

A verified hinge defect with 13 reported failures may support a product-liability claim for a caregiver or child hurt by an affected carrier. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No lawsuit over the Kid Comfort carriers has been filed to date. Anyone who believes a hinge failure caused an injury or a loss may want the facts reviewed by a lawyer.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability claim come from state law rather than from this recall. They can be easy to miss if you wait too long to look into a claim. The clock can start at diagnosis or discovery rather than the date of the incident, and it varies with where you live and when the injury or loss happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so anyone considering one should check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Do Some Reports Say About 4,900 Kid Comfort Carriers Were Recalled Instead of 5,080?

Some early reports say about 4,900 Kid Comfort carriers were recalled because Deuter’s own press release, issued before CPSC finalized the recall, used a preliminary estimate. CPSC’s official notice lists the current, complete count of about 5,080 units.

Why Do Some Reports List a Different End Date for Kid Comfort Sales than CPSC’s Notice?

Some reports list a different end date for Kid Comfort sales because an early Deuter press release used a preliminary February 2025 cutoff. CPSC’s official recall notice, based on the company’s completed sales records, lists the sale period as ending in March 2025.

Were Any Other Deuter Child Carriers Recalled Besides the Kid Comfort Line?

No other Deuter child carrier has been recalled besides the Kid Comfort line. The CPSC notice’s own list of related recalls from the same period names only unrelated products from other companies. Those include Joyful Journeys baby loungers and Uuoeebb infant walkers.

Where Were the Recalled Kid Comfort Carriers Made?

The recalled Kid Comfort carriers were made in Vietnam. Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colorado, is listed as the importer on the CPSC recall notice, which handles the recall and the replacement process for U.S. customers.

Does the Kid Comfort Recall Cover Carriers Sold Outside the United States?

The Kid Comfort recall notice covers only carriers sold in the United States. CPSC’s notice lists U.S. retailers and websites and gives a U.S. unit count of about 5,080. It does not publish a separate figure or sales list for any other country.

If I Return My Kid Comfort Carrier for a Replacement, Do I Waive My Right to a Legal Claim?

Returning your carrier for Deuter’s free replacement does not waive your right to a legal claim on its own. It is a separate process: Deuter’s recall page describes only the replacement steps, with no waiver or release language stated.

What Can I Do If Deuter Does Not Respond to My Replacement Request?

If Deuter does not respond to a replacement request, CPSC’s Recall Complaint page lets you report a non-responsive remedy directly to the agency for review. The complaint process is separate from Deuter’s own recall form.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Deuter-Recalls-Kid-Comfort-Kid-Comfort-Pro-and-Kid-Comfort-Active-Child-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
2. https://sgbonline.com/recall-deuter-kid-comfort-child-carrier-backpack/
3. https://www.deuter.com/us-en/service/kid-comfort-recall/