Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01C019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01C019000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 3,756,910 affected units, EVENFLO/UNEXPECTED CARRY HANDLE RELEASE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: evenflo joyride infant restraints manufactured and sold in the united states from january 1988 through december 1998 model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435, and 493. when the infant restraint is used as a carrier (outside of a motor vehicle), the handle locks on each side of the restraint can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. the joyride infant restraint was sometimes sold together with a detachable convenience base as a travel tandem, and was sometimes sold as a travel system (together with a matching stroller.)

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify and provide customers with a free repair kit and installation instructions. notification will be automatically sent to those customers who returned a completed product registration card to evenflo. evenflo will issue a press release advising the public of the campaign, and will establish a web site and toll free hotline to register consumers for distribution of free kits. evenflo will also provide posters to retail establishments announcing the campaign, and will post the campaign information on its web site. owner notification began may 1, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo costumer service at 800-233-5921.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01C019000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-04-26T00:00:00

Subject: Evenflo/unexpected carry handle release

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 3,756,910

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: evenflo joyride infant restraints manufactured and sold in the united states from january 1988 through december 1998 model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435, and 493. when the infant restraint is used as a carrier (outside of a motor vehicle), the handle locks on each side of the restraint can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. the joyride infant restraint was sometimes sold together with a detachable convenience base as a travel tandem, and was sometimes sold as a travel system (together with a matching stroller.)

Consequence Summary: If the carry handle were to unexpectedly release, the child could be thrown to the ground, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify and provide customers with a free repair kit and installation instructions. notification will be automatically sent to those customers who returned a completed product registration card to evenflo. evenflo will issue a press release advising the public of the campaign, and will establish a web site and toll free hotline to register consumers for distribution of free kits. evenflo will also provide posters to retail establishments announcing the campaign, and will post the campaign information on its web site. owner notification began may 1, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo costumer service at 800-233-5921.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01C019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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