CPSC2007-05-10
Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
Hazard
When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should not use the handle until the repair kit has been installed. The product can continue to be used as a car seat when secured in a vehicle. Contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that strengthens the handle latch. Recall notice will be sent to all registered owners of the recalled product. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
Sold at
Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold the car seat/carriers from December 2004 through September 2006 for between $70 and $100 when sold alone and between $140 and $200 when sold with a compatible stroller.
Affected count
About 450,000
Injuries reported
Evenflo has received 679 reports of the handle on the car seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to children. These reports include a skull fracture, two concussions, cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Products
Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 490-7497 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.embracehandle.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Fall-Hazard-Prompts-NHTSA-CPSC-and-Evenflo-to-Announce-Recall-of-Embrace-Infant-Car-SeatCarriersDon't want to check this manually?
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