Evenflo Joyride and Travel Tandem Infant Restraints

Manufacturer:	Evenflo Company, Inc. 707 Crossroads Court Vandalia OH 45377 USA

Distributor:	Evenflo Canada, Inc. 1171 Invicta Drive Oakville ON L6H 4M1

Consumer Contact:	Call Centre: 1 800 557-3178

Model Number Affected:	Joyride and Travel Tandem infant carriers Model Nos..: 435C, 203C, 205C, 210C, 493C

No. of Units:	421,509

Geographic Distribution:	All across Canada

Dates of Manufacture:	January 01, 1988 to May 31, 1999

Problem:	When using the infant carrier as a carrier outside of the vehicle, the handle may move out of the locked position allowing an unrestrained infant to fall out of the carrier.

Background & Company Action:	Evenflo has received a total of 275 reports from consumers in Canada and the United States through their consumer help line. Transport Canada has received no complaints. Evenflo is offering, free of charge, a fix kit consisting of instructions and two moulded parts that fit on both sides of the carrier and provide additional support for the handle.

Safety Risk:	There is no safety risk when the carrier is used in a vehicle. When carrying the carrier outside of a vehicle, ensure that the harness system is snugly adjusted. Until a fix kit is received, it is not recommended that the carrying handle be used.

Consumer Recourse:	A consumer may telephone the Evenflo toll free number (1-800-557-3178) to receive a fix kit.

Transport Canada:	1-800-333-0371

Release Date:	May 01, 2001