Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97C001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97C001000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 1,239,433 affected units, EVENFLO/FMVSS 213, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: champion car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through november 22, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "224." scout car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through december 16, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "229." these child safety seats do not meet the thorax acceleration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide a modified recline arm which will alter the restraint's angle and installation instructions for consumers to repair these child seats. meanwhile, consumers are advised to only use these seats in its reclined position until they receive the free modified recline arm.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97C001000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-01-16T00:00:00

Subject: Evenflo/fmvss 213

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 1,239,433

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: champion car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through november 22, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "224." scout car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through december 16, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "229." these child safety seats do not meet the thorax acceleration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a modified recline arm which will alter the restraint's angle and installation instructions for consumers to repair these child seats. meanwhile, consumers are advised to only use these seats in its reclined position until they receive the free modified recline arm.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bqnk_eu6h_a3g6

NHTSA ID: 97C001000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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