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CPSCRecalled May 20, 2002 · #02164

CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers

Hazard

When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. When this happens, an unrestrained infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

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Description

The recalled car seats/carriers were sold under the Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" brand names and were manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group in the U.S. The seats were manufactured between January 3, 2002 and February 13, 2002. Only model numbers and color codes 02-621-SAL, 02-620-AZY and 02-620-BEA are included in this recall. The model number and manufacture date are located on the instruction and warning label on the side of the car seat/carrier.

Product details

Product
Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers
Type
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers, from January 2002 through April 2002, for between $40 and $70. None of the car seats/carriers was sold in Canada.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers can continue to use the "Designer 22" as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice