Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16C003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16C003000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Affecting transitions 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from december 18, 2014, through january 29, 2016 Includes 56,247 affected units, Central Front Adjuster may be Loosened by Child, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

transitions 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from december 18, 2014, through january 29, 2016

Defect Summary

Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain transitions 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from december 18, 2014, through january 29, 2016. the central front adjuster (cfa) button that is used to loosen the seat's internal harness may be within the child's reach, allowing the child to activate the cfa and loosen the internal harness.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a newly-designed seat pad and cfa assembly, free of charge. owners may contact evenflo at www.transitions.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921. the recall began on march 14, 2016. note: this safety issue only impacts the use of the seat in the forward-facing harnessed booster (22-65 lbs. And 28-50 in.) configuration.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16C003000
Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-18T00:00:00
Subject: Central front adjuster may be loosened by child
Component: Child Seat
Potentially Affected Units: 56,247

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Transitions CFA
Recall Type: Child Seat
Defect Summary: Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain transitions 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from december 18, 2014, through january 29, 2016. the central front adjuster (cfa) button that is used to loosen the seat's internal harness may be within the child's reach, allowing the child to activate the cfa and loosen the internal harness.
Consequence Summary: If the internal harness is not tightened snugly around the child, the child would be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a newly-designed seat pad and cfa assembly, free of charge. owners may contact evenflo at www.transitions.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921. the recall began on march 14, 2016. note: this safety issue only impacts the use of the seat in the forward-facing harnessed booster (22-65 lbs. And 28-50 in.) configuration.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 25.16

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NHTSA ID: 16C003000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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