THE SEATS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LATCHING AID, WHICH IS A GRAY OR WHITE PLASTIC SLEEVE LOCATED AT THE BASE
— Recall Campaign #94C016000
THE SEATS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LATCHING AID, WHICH IS A GRAY OR WHITE PLASTIC SLEEVE LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE WEBBING AT THE POINT WHERE THE WEBBING IS JOINED TO THE BUCKLE TONGUE. THE LATCHING AID IS TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WITH A CONVENIENT STIFFENER FOR THE WEBBING, IN ORDER TO EASE THE INSERTION OF THE BUCKLE TONGUE INTO THE RECEIVING END OF THE BUCKLE. THIS LATCHING AID CAN BECOME TORN OR SPLIT OR CAN SLIP OUT OF POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 308,271 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94C016000
| Manufacturer: | Evenflo Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 27, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94C016000 |
| Units affected: | 308,271 |
- Description:
- THE SEATS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LATCHING AID, WHICH IS A GRAY OR WHITE PLASTIC SLEEVE LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE WEBBING AT THE POINT WHERE THE WEBBING IS JOINED TO THE BUCKLE TONGUE. THE LATCHING AID IS TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WITH A CONVENIENT STIFFENER FOR THE WEBBING, IN ORDER TO EASE THE INSERTION OF THE BUCKLE TONGUE INTO THE RECEIVING END OF THE BUCKLE. THIS LATCHING AID CAN BECOME TORN OR SPLIT OR CAN SLIP OUT OF POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO HAVE DIFFICULTYIN LATCHING THE SAFETY SEAT'S INTERNAL BUCKLING SYSTEM.
- Corrective action:
- EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE AN INSTRUCTION SHEET SHOWING HOW TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC SLEEVE. REMOVING THIS SLEEVE WILL NOT DECREASE OR AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE CHILD SEAT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CHILD SEAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHAMPION MODEL 224, ULTARA 1 MODEL 231 AND ULTARA IIMODEL 232 MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 8 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 1993.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OBTAINING OR CARRYING OUT THE INSTRUCTIONS FORTHE CORRECTIVE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT EVENFLO AT 1-800-233-5921. ALSO, CONTACTNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E016000)