Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14C003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14C003000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Affecting convertible and harnessed child restraints, models momentum 65 (including lx and dlx), chase (including lx, dlx, and select), maestro (including performance), symphony (including 65, lx, 65 e3, and dlx), snugli all-in-one, snugli booster, titan 65, sureride dlx, and secure kid (including lx, dlx, 100, 300, and 400) Includes 1,368,649 affected units, Buckle may be difficult to Unlatch, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

convertible and harnessed child restraints, models momentum 65 (including lx and dlx), chase (including lx, dlx, and select), maestro (including performance), symphony (including 65, lx, 65 e3, and dlx), snugli all-in-one, snugli booster, titan 65, sureride dlx, and secure kid (including lx, dlx, 100, 300, and 400)

Defect Summary

Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain convertible and harnessed child restraints, models momentum 65 (including lx and dlx), chase (including lx, dlx, and select), maestro (including performance), symphony (including 65, lx, 65 e3, and dlx), snugli all-in-one, snugli booster, titan 65, sureride dlx, and secure kid (including lx, dlx, 100, 300, and 400). the affected seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 or 385. the defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. in the convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats, the buckle may become stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.

Corrective Action

Evenflo notified registered owners in april 2014. the company will start providing replacement buckles along with installation instructions in april 2014. owners may contact evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com. note: for a complete list of the production dates of the affected seats, please click on "associated documents" and then "defect notice(part 573)." not all seats within the date ranges listed are included, so consumers should contact evenflo at the number or website listed here with the seat's model and date of manufacture to confirm that their seat is included.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14C003000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Buckle may be difficult to unlatch

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 1,368,649

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain convertible and harnessed child restraints, models momentum 65 (including lx and dlx), chase (including lx, dlx, and select), maestro (including performance), symphony (including 65, lx, 65 e3, and dlx), snugli all-in-one, snugli booster, titan 65, sureride dlx, and secure kid (including lx, dlx, 100, 300, and 400). the affected seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 or 385. the defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. in the convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats, the buckle may become stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.

Consequence Summary: It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

Corrective Action: Evenflo notified registered owners in april 2014. the company will start providing replacement buckles along with installation instructions in april 2014. owners may contact evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com. note: for a complete list of the production dates of the affected seats, please click on "associated documents" and then "defect notice(part 573)." not all seats within the date ranges listed are included, so consumers should contact evenflo at the number or website listed here with the seat's model and date of manufacture to confirm that their seat is included.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 7.08

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SID: row-f2fi.36ku-f5yr

NHTSA ID: 14C003000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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