Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14C006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14C006000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Affecting embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an amsafe qt1 buckle Includes 202,346 affected units, Buckle may not Unlatch, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an amsafe qt1 buckle

Defect Summary

Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an amsafe qt1 buckle. the affected model numbers include: 30711365 (snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215a, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235a, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391d (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504d (or 24507544), 52911307a, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from december 2011 through may 2013. over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the amsafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. the recall began on november 3, 2014. owners may contact evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14C006000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-10-20T00:00:00

Subject: Buckle may not unlatch

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 202,346

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an amsafe qt1 buckle. the affected model numbers include: 30711365 (snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215a, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235a, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391d (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504d (or 24507544), 52911307a, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from december 2011 through may 2013. over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.

Consequence Summary: A buckle that does not release easily, or possibly at all, may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the amsafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. the recall began on november 3, 2014. owners may contact evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 2.6

Metadata

SID: row-bega-c6dt-iz2i

NHTSA ID: 14C006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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