CPSC, Evenflo Co. Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Child Carriers
Press Release # 98-165
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(Adult pushing baby in stroller) In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Evenflo Company (view of two products out of the boxes, with the boxes behind them) is recalling about 22,000 Hike 'N Roll child carriers for repair. (View of carrier, hand being slipped into the leg opening and strap being shown) Children can slip sideways into the leg opening, creating a potential strangulation risk.
(view of two products out of the boxes, with the boxes behind them) The Hike 'N Roll carriers being recalled (screen reading: "Evenflo"; Hike 'N Roll Carrier; Recalled Model numbers, 522101, 522102") are model numbers 522101 and 522102. (screen reading: "Evenflo; Hike 'N Roll Carrier; Manufactured: June 1, 1996-October 31, 1997") These models were manufactured between June 1, 1996 to October 31, 1997. (close-up view of bottom wheel and tag) Look for the model number and manufacturing date (close-up of white tag) on a white tag attached to the bottom of the carrier.
(View of the inside of the carrier and seat being moved from side to side) Evenflo has reports of 16 children slipping into the leg openings. Some parents have reported red marks on their child's neck. Please check to see if you have this recalled carrier immediately.
(View of free seat insert and instructions) Evenflo is offering a free seat insert to reduce (seat insert being put inside carrier) the size of the leg openings. (woman with carrier on her back and a baby inside the carrier) baby inside the carrier on her back Installation of the seat insert will provide a more secure fit for the child.
(Screen reading: "Evenflo; Hike 'N Roll Carrier Recall; Free Seat Insert; 1-800-649-0071) Call Evenflo at 1-800-649-0071 to receive a free seat insert. The telephone number is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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