CPSC recall · Reported May 20, 2002
CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers
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 su…
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. recalled The recalled car seats/carriers were sold under the Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Design….
CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Car… was recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. in May 20, 2002. Reason: When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. W…. Remedy: Consumers can continue to use the "Designer 22" as a car seat but should stop using it as…. Verify recall #02164 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. W….
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- May 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02164 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02164 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 26,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers can continue to use the "Designer 22" as a car seat but should stop using it as a carrier immediately and contact Dorel…
- Check the recall number (02164) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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