Evenflo Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98C003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98C003000 by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Includes 800,000 affected units, EVENFLO/HANDLE SLIPPAGE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: on my way infant car seat/carrier (model 207) and on my way travel system (model 492) infant car seat/carrier with stroller base. the red push button assembly on each side of the seat that is used to latch and adjust the carrying handle can unexpectedly release and cause the seat to flip forward.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide a free repair kit to owners of the seats.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98C003000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-02-17T00:00:00

Subject: Evenflo/handle slippage

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 800,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: on my way infant car seat/carrier (model 207) and on my way travel system (model 492) infant car seat/carrier with stroller base. the red push button assembly on each side of the seat that is used to latch and adjust the carrying handle can unexpectedly release and cause the seat to flip forward.

Consequence Summary: The latches on these car seat carriers can release without warning, resulting in injuries to children, including bruises, concussions, and skull fractures. the injuries occurred to both restrained and unrestrained children.

Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a free repair kit to owners of the seats.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-32su-mc62.5uef

NHTSA ID: 98C003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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