CPSC recall 01-137, announced May 1, 2001, covers Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers (about 3.4 million units). When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. The notice cites 240 incident reports and 97 injuries. Evenflo will provide consumers with a free easy-to-install repair kit that helps secure the handle. Recall contact: call (800) 557-3178 or (800) 638-2772, or go to www.joyridecarseat.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The seats have model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435 or 493, which can be found on a label underneath or on the side the car seat/carrier.
Which products are included?
The recall involves all Evenflo Joyride® car seats/carriers, which are white or gray plastic with seat pads of various colors and patterns. "Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carrier" is written on the outside of the handle locks. The seats have model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435 or 493, which can be found on a label underneath or on the side the car seat/carrier.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 240 reports, in the United States, of handles unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 97 injuries. These reports include skull fractures, concussions, a broken leg, and numerous scratches and bruises.
Official remedy
Evenflo will provide consumers with a free easy-to-install repair kit that helps secure the handle. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been repaired. CPSC, NHTSA and Evenflo remind caregivers to always restrain infants, according to the instructions when in the car seat/carrier.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Evenflo
- Manufacturer
- Evenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
- Product type
- Baby carriers & slings
- Recall number
- 01-137
- Units
- About 3.4 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product, mass merchandise and major discount stores nationwide sold the car seats/carriers, from January 1988 through December 1998, for about $30 when sold alone, $48 when sold as a Travel Tandem® (with a detachable convenience base), and $89 when sold with a matching stroller.
Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
To receive a free repair kit, call Evenflo toll-free at (800) 557-3178 anytime, or visit the website at http://www.joyridecarseat.com/. Consumers should have the car seat in front of them when they call or access the website. Consumers with questions about this recall campaign should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or visit CPSC's website at www.cpsc.gov. Information also is available at the NHTSA's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (888) DASH-2-DOT (327-4236) or visit NHTSA's website at www.nhtsa.gov
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