Evenflo Recalls Hike 'N Roll Child Carriers Due to Strangulation Risk

Plain-English summary

Evenflo Co. Inc. is recalling about 22,000 Hike 'N Roll child carriers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves model numbers 522101 and 522102, which were manufactured between June 1, 1996, and October 31, 1997. These carriers are green and blue or blue and beige, and feature "Evenflo" printed on the front and back. They were sold at juvenile product stores nationwide from June 1996 through June 1998 for approximately $65.

The recall is necessary because small children can slip sideways into the leg openings of the carriers, creating a potential strangulation risk. Evenflo has received 16 reports of children slipping into these openings, with some reports noting red marks on the child's neck. The company states that no serious injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the affected carriers immediately. To identify if a carrier is part of the recall, check for the model number and manufacturing date on a white tag attached to the bottom of the carrier. Consumers can call Evenflo at (800) 649-0071 to receive a free seat insert, which reduces the size of the leg openings to provide a more secure fit.

The recalled product

Product

Evenflo Hike 'N Roll child carriers

Manufacturer

Evenflo

Category

Consumer Product — Child Carriers

Hazard

• strangulation

Distribution

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