Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers manufactured before April 8, 2006, with model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598, or 599 are being recalled due to a fall hazard. When used as a carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward and potentially drop the infant inside to the ground, resulting in serious injuries. The model and production date can be found on a white label on the bottom of the carrier and on top of the convenience base.
Owners should not use the handle until installing a free repair kit from Evenflo, though the seat can still be safely used as a car seat when properly secured in a vehicle. Evenflo will send recall notices to all registered owners. Consumers should contact Evenflo to receive the free repair kit that strengthens the handle latch, and should not return recalled units to retailers.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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