CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2147.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2147.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2147.
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.
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, NHTSA, and Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers. The notice was published on May 20, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 26,000 units are potentially affected.