Evenflo Inc has recalled 450,000 of its Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers. When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward an infant inside can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. There have beed 679 reports of the handle on the seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to children. These include a skull fracture 2 concussions cuts scrapes & bruises
The recall involves Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before 4/8/06. model #s beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. The model # & date information can be found on a label on the bottom of the carrier and on the top of the base. Models beginning with ?5? are units sold with the travel system. Embrace made on or after 4/8/2006 are not recalled. stores nationwide sold the seat/carriers from 12/2004 through 9/2006 for $70-$100 when sold alone, and $140-$200 when sold with a stroller.
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.