Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling certain Transitions 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats
— Recall Campaign #16C003000
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Transitions 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from December 18, 2014, through January 29, 2016. The central front adjuster (CFA) button that is used to loosen the seat's internal harness may be within the child's reach, allowing the child to activate the CFA and loosen the internal harness.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 56,247 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16C003000
| Manufacturer: | Evenflo Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 18, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16C003000 |
| Units affected: | 56,247 |
- Description:
- Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Transitions 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from December 18, 2014, through January 29, 2016. The central front adjuster (CFA) button that is used to loosen the seat's internal harness may be within the child's reach, allowing the child to activate the CFA and loosen the internal harness.
- Consequeces:
- If the internal harness is not tightened snugly around the child, the child would be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Evenflo will notify owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a newly-designed seat pad and CFA assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Evenflo at www.transitions.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Note: This safety issue only impacts the use of the seat in the forward-facing harnessed booster (22-65 lbs. and 28-50 in.) configuration.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.