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CPSCRecalled May 1, 2001 · #01137

CPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers

Hazard

When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

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Description

The recall involves all Evenflo Joyride® car seats/carriers, which are white or gray plastic with seat pads of various colors and patterns. "Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carrier" is written on the outside of the handle locks. The seats have model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435 or 493, which can be found on a label underneath or on the side the car seat/carrier.

Product details

Product
Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers
Type
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Manufacturer
Evenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Juvenile product, mass merchandise and major discount stores nationwide sold the car seats/carriers, from January 1988 through December 1998, for about $30 when sold alone, $48 when sold as a Travel Tandem® (with a detachable convenience base), and $89 when sold with a matching stroller.

What you should do

Evenflo will provide consumers with a free easy-to-install repair kit that helps secure the handle. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been repaired. CPSC, NHTSA and Evenflo remind caregivers to always restrain infants, according to the instructions when in the car seat/carrier.

View the official CPSC notice