Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers

Active Recall Announced May 10, 2007 CPSC #07186

Quick answer

Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers is CPSC recall #07186, announced on May 10, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Evenflo Company Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers

Recalled brands

Evenflo Company Inc.

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.

Recall date

May 10, 2007

Categories

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07186?

CPSC recall #07186 covers Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07186?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07186 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Fall-Hazard-Prompts-NHTSA-CPSC-and-Evenflo-to-Announce-Recall-of-Embrace-Infant-Car-SeatCarriers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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