TP14566
Public Notice
Child Restraint Systems
2007-P01 E
Manufacturer:
Evenflo Company, Inc.
1801 Commerce Drive
Piqua OH 45356
U.S.A.
Importer & Distributor:
Evenflo Company, Inc.
6345 Dixie Road, Unit 1
Mississauga ON L5T 2E6
Consumer Contact:
1-800-490-7497
Models and Model Numbers Affected:
Embrace 3171446C
Embrace 3171478C
Embrace Premier 3201583C
Journey SE Travel System 5411466C
Aura Elite Travel System 5491578C
Aura Elite Travel System 5491634C
Aura Select Travel System 5501536C
Aura Select Travel System 5501651C
Ellipsa EX Travel System 5501651C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991526C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991543C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991583C
Dates of Manufacture:
February 23, 2005 - April 07, 2006 inclusive
Number of Units:
27,688
Geographic Distribution:
Across Canada
Issue:
When using the infant restraint as a carrier outside of the vehicle, the handle may move out of the locked position allowing an unrestrained infant to fall out of the carrier.
Background & Company Action:
Transport Canada began receiving complaints from the public concerning the handle collapse in January 2006. Due to the number of complaints being received, a major investigation was opened in October 2006. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States opened a similar investigation. Evenflo announced its intention to undertake a voluntary safety campaign on May 8, 2007. The company is offering, free of charge, a fix kit consisting of instructions, two new triggers for handle adjustment and a tool required to remove the old triggers and insert the new triggers. In addition, a video is available on-line to assist consumers. Registered owners will be advised by Evenflo directly.
Safety Risk:
This issue is not related to its use in a vehicle. When carrying the restraint outside of the vehicle, consumers must ensure that the harness system is snugly adjusted to prevent any ejection of the infant. Even then, until a fix kit is received and the necessary changes are made, consumers should not carry the restraint by the handle.
Consumer Recourse:
Consumers may call the Evenflo Company, Inc. helpline at 1-800-490-7497 to request a free fix kit for their restraint system. In addition, consumers may visit the dedicated web site www.embracehandle.com to order a fix kit and view a "how to" video.
Transport Canada: 1-800-333-0371
Release Date: May 14, 2007