3,218 Hamax Buddy Child Seats Recalled in Canada Over Choking Hazard 2026

A total of 3,218 Hamax Buddy child bicycle seats sold across Canada are being recalled because a textile label on the harness strap can come loose. Health Canada announced the recall on October 26, 2026. A detached label could become a choking hazard if a child puts it in their mouth.

The seats were sold from January 2022 to August 2026, so many families may already have one mounted on a bike. As of October 20, 2026, the company had received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recall covers the Hamax Buddy child seat, a child bicycle seat designed for bikes without a rear luggage rack. It can be installed on certain mountain and hybrid bicycles. Consumers are told to check that the seat is compatible with their bicycle’s frame tube diameter before use.

Two reference numbers are involved:

• Hamax Buddy child seat: reference number 4091054
• Hamax Buddy child seat: reference number 8591602

No UPC or lot numbers were listed in the notice, so owners should use the product name and reference numbers to confirm whether their seat is included.

Quick Facts

• Recall number: RA-82849
• Announced: October 26, 2026
• Units sold in Canada: 3,218
• Sold: January 2022 to August 2026
• Hazard: choking if the detached harness label is mouthed
• Manufactured in: Norway
• Incidents reported in Canada: none as of October 20, 2026

What Triggered the Recall

The issue is the label on the harness strap. According to Health Canada, it may detach from the strap. Young children often put small objects in their mouths, and a loose piece of textile can block the airway.

The notice does not describe how the label comes loose or how the problem was found. It states only that the label can detach and that no incident or injury had been reported in Canada as of October 20, 2026.

The remedy is simple. The label can be removed completely, and the seat can then be used as intended.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The recall applies to units sold in Canada. Décontathlon Canada Inc., based in Montréal, Quebec, is named as the distributor. Hamax AS of Norway is listed as the manufacturer, and the seats were manufactured in Norway.

Anyone who bought a Hamax Buddy child seat between January 2022 and August 2026 should check whether their seat is one of the affected models. This includes parents who received the seat as a gift or bought it secondhand.

Steps Consumers Should Take

Health Canada’s guidance is direct. Consumers should stop using the recalled seat immediately and take the following steps.

• Find the textile label on the harness strap.
• Cut the label off and pull it out completely, so that no part of it remains on the strap.
• Once the label has been fully removed, the seat can continue to be used as intended.

For more information, consumers can contact Décathlon Canada Inc. by telephone at 1-844-533-3322, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They can also email onlineservice@decathlon.ca.

Do not sell, donate or give away a recalled seat. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. That includes online marketplaces and garage sales.

Regulatory Response

Health Canada published the recall under its consumer product safety program, classifying the issue as a choking hazard. The agency reminded consumers to report any health or safety incident involving this or any other consumer product using its Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

The recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. That site lists consumer product recalls from other countries and can be a useful reference for families who buy children’s products from international brands.

Who Should Be Concerned

Any household with a Hamax Buddy child seat should check it now, especially if young children ride in it. Because the fix involves cutting off a label, parents should make sure the strap itself is not damaged and that no fragments are left on the harness.

Caregivers who share a bike seat among several bicycles, or who lend it to relatives, should tell everyone who uses it about the recall. A seat that has been passed along may no longer have its original packaging or paperwork, so the reference numbers and the brand name are the best way to confirm whether it is affected.

Families who are unsure whether their seat is covered can contact Décathlon Canada Inc. using the details above. The company can confirm the details of the recall and answer questions about removing the label.