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EVENFLO ANNOUNCES PUBLIC NOTICE FOR EMBRACE INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIERS
VANDALIA, OH - Evenflo Company, Inc., is announcing a public notice for certain Embrace™ infant car seat/carriers sold in stores throughout Canada. When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an unrestrained infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
This public notice affects Evenflo EmbraceTM Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before April 8, 2006. The affected car seat/carriers have model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 541, 549, 550, 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 TM infant car seat/carriers made on or after April 8, 2006 are not included in this recall.
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. Notice will be sent to all registered owners of affected products. The affected units should not be returned to the retailer.
Consumers may obtain a free kit to strengthen their Embrace handle by phone Monday through Friday from 8AM – 5PM EST at 1-800-490-7497 or via the Internet at www.embracehandle.com. Consumers may also contact Transport Canada’s Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation Directorate at 800-333-0371 (toll free in Canada), if additional information is required. Evenflo apologizes for any inconvenience you may experience.
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