CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-20). Hazards: fall. About 26,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02164 |
| Published | 2002-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-16 |
| Product category | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products | Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers |
| Firm named in the title | NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. |
| Firms | Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 26,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| 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. |
Description
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.
Remedy
Consumers can continue to use the "Designer 22" as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Dorel Juvenile Group has received four reports of the handle releasing. No injuries were reported.
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