Evenflo Child Seat recall
Recalled June 23, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97C019000 · Evenflo
Hazard
SLIPPAGE OF THE HARNESS WEBBING CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE HARNESS STRAPS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE A HARNESS ADJUSTER RETROFIT KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS.
Units
150,195 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS, MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 219, 224, 225, AND 229 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 14, 1996 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 1997. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS," WHICH LIMITS HEAD EXCURSION.
What to do
EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE A HARNESS ADJUSTER RETROFIT KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS.
Product
Evenflo 219 (CHAMPION/SCOUT/TROOPER) · Evenflo 229 (CHAMPION/SCOUT/TROOPER) · Evenflo 249 (CHAMPION/SCOUT/TROOPER)
Manufacturer(s)
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →