CPSC recall 07-186, announced May 10, 2007, covers Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers (about 450,000 units). When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. The notice cites 679 incident reports and 160 injuries. Consumers should not use the handle until the repair kit has been installed. Recall contact: call (800) 490-7497, or go to www.embracehandle.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 model number and production date information can be found on a white label on the bottom of the carrier and on the top of the convenience base.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before April 8, 2006. The recalled car seat/carriers have model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. The model number and production date information can be found on a white label on the bottom of the carrier and on the top of the convenience base. Models beginning with "5" are units sold with the travel system (compatible stroller). "Evenflo" is on the carrying handle and car seat base. Embrace™ infant car seat/carriers made on or after April 8, 2006 are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Evenflo
- Manufacturer
- Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
- Recall number
- 07-186
- Units
- About 450,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
CPSC product type: Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Recall contact information
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
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