EVENFLO 229 (CHAMPION-SCOUT-TROOPER) CAR SEAT RECALL - #97C001000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
EVENFLO 229 (CHAMPION-SCOUT-TROOPER) |
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| Manufacturer |
EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 11/22/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/21/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/20/1997 |
| # Affected |
1,239,433 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 20, 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LOCK-OUT KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EVENFLO AT 1-800-233-5921.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E001000) |
| See also |
EVENFLO 229 (CHAMPION-SCOUT-TROOPER) Recall for CHILD SEAT, TETHER, STRAP/WEBBING
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