Defect Description For Recall
Certain Evenflo Embrace Infant Child Restraint Systems/Carriers Manufactured Before April 8, 2006, With Model Numbers Beginning With 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 Or 599. When Used As An Infant Carrier, The Handle Can Unexpectedly Release, Causing The Child Restraint System To Rotate Forward.
Make Of Vehicle
EVENFLO
Model Of Vehicle
562 (EMBRACE)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07C003000
Component Description
Child Seat:Handle (Infant)
Effect Of Defect
When This Happens, An Infant Inside The Carrier Can Fall To The Ground And Suffer Serious Injuries.
Fix Defect
Evenflo Will Notify Registered Owners And Offer To Provide A Free Repair Kit And Repair InstruCTIons. The Recall Began On May 8, 2007. Owners Can Contact Evenflo’S Toll-Free Number At 1-800-233-5921 Between 8Am And 5Pm Est Or Visit Their Website At Www.Embracehandle.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
20060408
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
448000
Date Owners Notified
20070509
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070510