Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07C003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07C003000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 448,000 affected units, UNEXPECTED HANDLE RELEASE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain evenflo embrace infant child restraint systems/carriers manufactured before april 8, 2006, with model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. when used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the child restraint system to rotate forward.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify registered owners and offer to provide a free repair kit and repair instructions. the recall began on may 8, 2007. owners can contact evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-233-5921 between 8am and 5pm est or visit their website at www.embracehandle.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07C003000
Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-05-10T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected handle release
Component: Child Seat
Potentially Affected Units: 448,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Child Seat
Defect Summary: Certain evenflo embrace infant child restraint systems/carriers manufactured before april 8, 2006, with model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. when used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the child restraint system to rotate forward.
Consequence Summary: When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify registered owners and offer to provide a free repair kit and repair instructions. the recall began on may 8, 2007. owners can contact evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-233-5921 between 8am and 5pm est or visit their website at www.embracehandle.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6k9v.h8wq-3irv
NHTSA ID: 07C003000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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