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CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers

Name: CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers
Brand: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
SKU: CPSC-02164
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 20, 2002Recall ID: 02164Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-NHTSA-and-Dorel-Juvenile-Group-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Infant-Car-SeatsCarriers-
Title	CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/designer-22-seat-carrier.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled "Designer 22" infant car seat/carrier
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/designer-22-model-date.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Location of model number and date stamp on recalled "Designer 22" infant car seat/carrier
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Dorel Juvenile Group has received four reports of the handle releasing. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name	Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter "Designer 22" infant car seats/carriers
Products › Type	Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
Products › Category I D	2010
Products › Number Of Units	About 26,000
Recall I D	2147
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2002-05-20T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	02164
Manufacturers › Name	Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Consumer Contact	Consumers can contact Dorel at the firm's website at www.djgusa.com, fax (800) 207-8182 or call (800) 536-1090 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Consumers with questions about this recall campaign can call the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Consumers also can call NHTSA's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (888) DASH-2-DOT/(888) 327-4236 (recall number 02E-027) or (202) 366-0123 for more information.
Last Publish Date	2025-09-16T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmDorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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