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Fall / CollapseMay 20, 2002CPSC #02164

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

Product
Car Seats
Units affected
26,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

Dorel Juvenile Group has received four reports of the handle releasing. No injuries were reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled "Designer 22" infant car seat/carrierLocation of model number and date stamp on recalled "Designer 22" infant car seat/carrier
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