Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08C006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08C006000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 1,038 affected units, INCOMPLETE HANDLE RELEASE ASSEMBLY, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Evenflo is recalling 1,038 discovery infant child restraints, models 3021769z and 3021854z, manufactured on february 4, 2008. due to a manufacturing variability, some units may have been produced without complete assembly of the release handle located on the back of the seat.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify owners and offer a free replacement seat. owners should contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 to obtain a replacement seat. owners and caregivers should continue using the seat in the vehicle without the convenience base while waiting for the replacement seat to arrive. the recall began on april 1, 2008. model numbers that do not begin with "302" and end with a "z" are not included in this campaign.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08C006000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-03-28T00:00:00

Subject: Incomplete handle release assembly

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 1,038

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Evenflo is recalling 1,038 discovery infant child restraints, models 3021769z and 3021854z, manufactured on february 4, 2008. due to a manufacturing variability, some units may have been produced without complete assembly of the release handle located on the back of the seat.

Consequence Summary: Under certain conditions, the seat may become separated from the base, potentially resulting in serious injury to the child.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify owners and offer a free replacement seat. owners should contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 to obtain a replacement seat. owners and caregivers should continue using the seat in the vehicle without the convenience base while waiting for the replacement seat to arrive. the recall began on april 1, 2008. model numbers that do not begin with "302" and end with a "z" are not included in this campaign.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 08C006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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