Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97C020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97C020000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 35,856 affected units, EVENFLO/HEAD INJURY CRITERIA, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: sidekick child booster seats, model nos. 244 manufactured from april 23, 1996 through may 20, 1997. these seats do not comply with fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems," which limits head injury criteria. in recent tests on some of these booster seats, the head injury criteria scored more than allowed by this standard.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will reimburse owners either completely or partially depending on whether the seat can be used by the owner's child. owners are advised to use the sidekick booster seat only as a belt positioner. when used as a belt positioner, the sidekick must be used without its front shield and only in vehicles equipped with a three point lap/shoulder seat belt system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97C020000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Evenflo/head injury criteria

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 35,856

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: sidekick child booster seats, model nos. 244 manufactured from april 23, 1996 through may 20, 1997. these seats do not comply with fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems," which limits head injury criteria. in recent tests on some of these booster seats, the head injury criteria scored more than allowed by this standard.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, there is a risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will reimburse owners either completely or partially depending on whether the seat can be used by the owner's child. owners are advised to use the sidekick booster seat only as a belt positioner. when used as a belt positioner, the sidekick must be used without its front shield and only in vehicles equipped with a three point lap/shoulder seat belt system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 97C020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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