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Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers

Description: May 10, 2007Release # 07-186 Evenflo Recall Hotline: (800) 490-7497NHTSA Recall Hotline: (888) 327-4236CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772NHTSA Media Contact: (202) 366-9550CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Evenflo Media Contact: (212) 299-3962 Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with Evenflo Company Inc., today announced a recall of the following consumer product. Name of product: Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers Units: About 450,000 Manufacturer: 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. Incidents/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. Description: 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. 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. Manufactured in: United States and China 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. 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.co [Learn More]

Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date05/10/2007
Recall ID3617
Recall Number07186
Product TypeInfant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
HazardFall
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