CPSC

Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard

Recalled Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carrier
Recalled Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carrier

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

To receive a free repair kit, call Evenflo toll-free at (800) 557-3178 anytime, or visit the website at http://www.joyridecarseat.com/. Consumers should have the car seat in front of them when they call or access the website. Consumers with questions about this recall campaign should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or visit CPSC's website at www.cpsc.gov. Information also is available at the NHTSA's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (888) DASH-2-DOT (327-4236) or visit NHTSA's website at www.nhtsa.gov

Products

Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers

Injuries & Incidents

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.