CPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-01). Hazards: fall. Models: 203, 205, 210, 435, 493. About 3,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01137 |
| Published | 2001-05-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products | Evenflo Joyride Car Seats/Carriers |
| Firm named in the title | NHTSA, Evenflo |
| Firms | Evenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 3,400,000 |
| Model numbers | 203, 205, 210, 435, 493 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recall involves all Evenflo Joyride® car seats/carriers, which are white or gray plastic with seat pads of various colors and patterns. "Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carrier" is written on the outside of the handle locks. The seats have model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435 or 493, which can be found on a label underneath or on the side the 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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 240 reports, in the United States, of handles unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 97 injuries. These reports include skull fractures, concussions, a broken leg, and numerous scratches and bruises.
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