Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3617.
The recall involves Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before April 8, 2006. The recalled car seat/carriers have model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 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™ infant car seat/carriers made on or after April 8, 2006 are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3617.
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. Recall notice will be sent to all registered owners of the recalled product. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department And Juvenile Products Stores Nationwide Sold The Car Seat/carriers From December 2004 Through September 2006 For Between $70 And $100 When Sold Alone And Between $140 And $200 When Sold With A Compatible Stroller. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3617.
For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 490-7497 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.embracehandle.com
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Department And Juvenile Products Stores Nationwide Sold The Car Seat/carriers From December 2004 Through September 2006 For Between $70 And $100 When Sold Alone And Between $140 And $200 When Sold With A Compatible Stroller. Recall FAQ
Department And Juvenile Products Stores Nationwide Sold The Car Seat/carriers From December 2004 Through September 2006 For Between $70 And $100 When Sold Alone And Between $140 And $200 When Sold With A Compatible Stroller. is the subject of a children's products recall: Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers. The notice was published on May 10, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 450,000 units are potentially affected.