Evenflo: child seat recalls
NHTSA lists 43 child seat recall campaigns for Evenflo. NHTSA received the reports from 1989 to 2026. The campaigns have 16,863,086 units in total. The newest campaign is 26C005000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Aug 2026.
The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.
NHTSA recall file through .
Recall campaigns
43 campaigns, newest first. 16,863,086 units in total.
26C005000Received . 35,951 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Revolve180 Litemax NXT child seats manufactured through March 31, 2025. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for the specific models and production dates. Due to a miscalibrated level indicator, following the installation instructions can result in a child sitting more upright than intended. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Revolve 180 Litemax NXT.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc..
26C004000Received . 59,661 units.
Child Seat / Shell / Headrest / Locking Mechanism
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Reo by Revolve360 child seats in color variants Nantucket, Danvers, Chelsea, Holden, Brookline, and Lenox. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for the specific models. In certain rear or forward-facing positions, the headrest may shift position during a crash. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A headrest that shifts unexpectedly may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Reo By Revolve 360.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc..
26C002000Received . 14,020 units.
Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain LiteMax Factory Select child seats with model number CS100111198. The weight and height limitations are stated incorrectly in the Spanish language manual. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect information in the manual may result in an improperly restrained child, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will mail owners a corrected Spanish language manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Litemax.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26C001000Received . 64,031 units.
Child Seat / Tether / Strap/Webbing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, and 3711198. The child seats may have been manufactured without a tether strap.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child seat with a missing tether strap may not adequately protect a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will advise owners to inspect their child seat for a tether strap, and Evenflo will mail owners a tether strap with installation instructions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Titan.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25C011000Received . 74,710 units.
Child Seat / Base / Recline Mechanism
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain All4One child seats. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model numbers. In rear-facing mode, the adjustable recline mechanism may shift out of proper position. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child seat that does not maintain proper recline position may not adequately secure a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, should another passenger put their hand in the recline mechanism when it shifts out of position, their risk of injury is increased.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo ALL4ONE.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25C010000Received . 324,997 units.
Child Seat / Shell / Headrest
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Gold Revolve360 Slim and Revolve360 Slim child seats manufactured between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model and color information. The headrest foam is not adequately secured away from the child, which can allow the child to pick off pieces of foam.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will mail owners additional tape seal and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Gold REVOLVE360 Slim; Evenflo REVOLVE360 Slim.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25C008000Received . 36,694 units.
Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model number 3712198 manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025. The child seat may have been packaged with an incorrect instruction manual. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child seat with an incorrect instruction manual may result in improper installation and an improperly restrained child, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will mail owners information on how to inspect and replace the instruction manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Titan 65.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25C003000Received . 1,068 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain child seats and travel systems. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model numbers. The child seats and travel systems are missing the USA recall registration card. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A missing recall registration card may result in an unregistered child seat, which can delay recall notification and increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will mail owners a recall registration card, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo FOLIO3 Travel System; Evenflo Omni Plus Travel System; Evenflo Pivot Travel System; Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System; Evenflo Gold Pivot Expd Travelsys; Evenflo Tribute; Evenflo Maestro; Evenflo Pivot Expnd Travel System; Evenflo Sibby Travel System; Evenflo Amp High Back; Evenflo Spectrum; Evenflo Symphony, and 8 more.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23C005000Received . 1 unit.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling one Titan 65 child seat. The child seat is missing the warning labels. As such, this child seat fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child seat missing warning labels will not inform the owner of critical safety information, which can increase the risk of injury for the child seat occupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The child seat has been returned to the manufacturer to be destroyed, and therefore, no owner notification letter will be sent. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Titan 65.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16C007000Received . 29,742 units.
Child Seat / Harness / Strap/Webbing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Evolve 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats, model number 34411700 manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 9, 2016 and model number 34411741 manufactured May 27, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The affected seats have a button for adjusting the harness tightness. The child in the seat can access this button and loosen the harness without the caregiver's knowledge.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the child is able to loosen the harness, they may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify the registered owners, and will provide a remedy kit with a replacement harness adjustment button, free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2016. Owners may contact Evenflo at www.evolve.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo Evolve 3-In-1 Seat.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16C003000Received . 56,247 units.
Child Seat / Harness / Strap/Webbing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Evenflo Transitions Booster Seat.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number Transitions CFA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14C006000Received . 202,346 units.
Child Seat / Harness/Crotch Buckle
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an AmSafe QT1 buckle. The affected model numbers include: 30711365 (Snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215A, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235A, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391D (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504D (or 24507544), 52911307A, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from December 2011 through May 2013. Over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A buckle that does not release easily, or possibly at all, may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the AmSafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.
Products named: Evenflo Embrace 35.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14C003000Received . 1,368,649 units.
Child Seat / Harness/Crotch Buckle
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain convertible and harnessed child restraints, models Momentum 65 (including LX and DLX), Chase (including LX, DLX, and Select), Maestro (including Performance), Symphony (including 65, LX, 65 E3, and DLX), Snugli All-In-One, Snugli Booster, Titan 65, SureRide DLX, and Secure Kid (including LX, DLX, 100, 300, and 400). The affected seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 or 385. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In the convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats, the buckle may become stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo notified registered owners in April 2014. The company will start providing replacement buckles along with installation instructions in April 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com. Note: For a complete list of the production dates of the affected seats, please click on "Associated Documents" and then "Defect Notice(Part 573)." Not all seats within the date ranges listed are included, so consumers should contact Evenflo at the number or website listed here with the seat's model and date of manufacture to confirm that their seat is included.
Products named: Evenflo Sureride DLX; Evenflo Maestro; Evenflo Secure Kid; Evenflo Snugli Booster; Evenflo Chase; Evenflo Maestro Performance; Evenflo Titan 65; Evenflo Snugli All-In-One; Evenflo Momentum 65; Evenflo Symphony.
Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12C003000Received . 151 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain Evenflo Big Kid Factory Select booster seats, Model Nos. 30911173AD, 3091967AD, 30911118AD, and 30911120D, shipped between August 6, 2012, and September 18, 2012, fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The subject seats were originally manufactured solely for purposes of retail display and not to be sold at retail. Therefore, the seats were packaged without the instruction manual or the required registration card. However, the seats were inadvertently shipped to Evenflo's institutional customers (i.e. hospitals, government agencies) to be given to families. None of the affected units were sold at retail stores.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without the instruction manual the seat may be used improperly. Should the owner not file a registration with the child seat manufacturer due to lack of information on how to do so, they may not be notified of a safety recall. Either condition puts the child at an increased risk of possible injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The affected seats have a label stating: "DISPLAY ONLY – NOT INTENDED FOR SALE," located on the back of the booster seat headrest. Evenflo will mail owners who have received an affected Big Kid booster seat a remedy kit that includes a consumer registration card, an instruction manual, and an overlabel to cover the current label stating: "DISPLAY ONLY – NOT INTENDED FOR SALE." The remedy kit will be provided free of charge. Notification began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 or at safety.evenflo.com..
Products named: Evenflo Big Kid.
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10C005000Received . 13,792 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo is recalling certain maestro child restraint systems with model numbers beginning with 310 and built from november 24, 2009, through april 9, 2010. These seats fail to conform to the structural integrity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, a crack may form at the front of the seat adjacent to the harness adjuster causing the child not to be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide owners and care givers a reinforcement plate along with repair instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on october 15, 2010. Owners may contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo 310 (Maestro).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09C009000Received . 3,728 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain evenflo first choice infant child restraint systems, model 3604098, manufactured between january 16 and september 29, 2009, fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." a label containing important information was left off the seat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A label was inadvertently left off this product that contains certain required information about contacting evenflo to register the car seat in case of a recall, information about contacting the national highway traffic safety administration for recall information, as well as a statement certifying that the car seat complies with the safety standard and is certified for use in aircraft.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will mail the required labels along with placement instructions to registered owners free of charge. The safety campaign began on november 20, 2009. Owners may contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 between 8am and 5pm est.
Products named: Evenflo 360 (First Choice).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08C006000Received . 1,038 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo is recalling 1,038 discovery infant child restraints, models 3021769z and 3021854z, manufactured on february 4, 2008. Due to a manufacturing variability, some units may have been produced without complete assembly of the release handle located on the back of the seat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Under certain conditions, the seat may become separated from the base, potentially resulting in serious injury to the child.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify owners and offer a free replacement seat. Owners should contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 to obtain a replacement seat. Owners and caregivers should continue using the seat in the vehicle without the convenience base while waiting for the replacement seat to arrive. The recall began on april 1, 2008. Model numbers that do not begin with "302" and end with a "z" are not included in this campaign.
Products named: Evenflo 3021769Z (Discovery); Evenflo 3021854Z (Discovery).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08C002000Received . 1,000,000 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo is recalling 1,000,000 models 390, 391, 534, and 552 discovery car seats or associated travel systems manufactured from april 2005 through january 2008. In recent laboratory tests conducted by evenflo and NHTSA to evaluate the performance of these seats in high impact side collisions, it was revealed that the car seat could potentially become separated from its base under these conditions.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Serious injury or death could result if the car seat became separated from its base.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to ensure that the car seat remains attached to its base in a high impact side collision similar to those in the recent tests. The recall began on february 4, 2008. To obtain the free fastener, owners should call evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between 8 am and 5 pm est or order online at their website at www.evenflo.com/discovery.
Products named: Evenflo 534 (Discovery); Evenflo 390 (Discovery); Evenflo 552 (Discovery); Evenflo 391 (Discovery).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07C008000Received . 723,214 units.
Child Seat / Material/Padding
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain evenflo triumph child restraint systems, models 2641175, 2641196, 2641205, 2641208, 2641226, 2641247, 2641281, 3591205, 3591208, 3591226, 3591247, 3591288, 3591328, 3591331, 3591361, 3591404, 3591548, 3591453, 3591581, 3891609, manufactured between september 6, 2001, and october 31, 2005. These seats used six mechanical attachments to hold down the cloth cover. Some children could pull back the cloth cover in the approximate area adjacent to the occupant's thighs, and thereby access the foam liner.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child may break off and potentially choke on a piece of the foam liner.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will send written notification about the recall to each registered owner of the affected triumph units and offer a free kit to cover the foam liner. The recall began on september 28, 2007. Owners can contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-490-7591 between 8am and 5pm est.
Products named: Evenflo 264 (Triumph); Evenflo 359 (Triumph).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07C003000Received . 448,000 units.
Child Seat / Handle (Infant)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain evenflo embrace infant child restraint systems/carriers manufactured before april 8, 2006, with model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the child restraint system to rotate forward.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify registered owners and offer to provide a free repair kit and repair instructions. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners can contact evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-233-5921 between 8am and 5pm est or visit their website at www.embracehandle.com.
Products named: Evenflo 562 (Embrace).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
05C005000Received . 6,055 units.
Child Seat / Shell / Infant
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain evenflo tribute and tribute 5 rear-facing infant child restraints with model nos beginning with 378 or 379, manufactured between september 8 and september 22, 2005. The plastic material in a specific area on each side wall was incompletely bonded during the molding of the seat shell which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat shell can crack, possibly resulting in injury to the child.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will automatically send a replacement seat to all registered owners. The recall began october 7, 2005. Owners may contact evenflo parentlink at 800-233-5921 or visit their website at www.tributecarseat.com.
Products named: Evenflo 378 (Tribute); Evenflo 379 (Tribute 5).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
03C006000Received . 14 units.
Child Seat / Tether / Strap/Webbing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
In the coarse of dealing with consumer satisfaction issues, evenflo had inadvertently sent consumers in the united states child restraints manufactured for sale outside of the united states, which were not equipped with the latch hardward. These seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A child traveling in a car seat that is not equipped with the top tether strap is more at risk of receiving serious injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo has contacted all fourteen customers and provided them with a free latch kit.
Products named: Evenflo 561 (Discovery); Evenflo 254 (Medallion).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
03C005000Received . 236,384 units.
Child Seat / Base
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cozy carrier infant restraint manufactured between november 7, 2001, and august 30, 2002. Deformation or damage can occur to the base hooks on the convenience base during vehicle installation.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide consumers with free upgrade kits. Owner notification began june 25, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo at 800-233-5921 or visit their website at www.cozycarry.com.
Products named: Evenflo 272 (Cozy Carry).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
02C004000Received . 28,312 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: triumph convertible child restraints manufactured from october 20, 2001, through january 31, 2002 with the model number beginning with the number 264. The slide loop connectors (which act as a link in the internal harness system) may be insufficiently strong enough to fully secure the occupant.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide customers with a free repair kit along with installation instructions. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 or visit www.triumphcarseat.com.
Products named: Evenflo 264 (Triumph).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01C034000Received . 4 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: evenflo on my way infant restraint and conquest convertible child restraints that did not contain the air bag warning label which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraints."
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo has mailed replacement pads to all the owners and this campaign is considered complete.
Products named: Evenflo 207 (On My Way); Evenflo 428 (Conquest I).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01C019000Received . 3,756,910 units.
Child Seat / Handle (Infant)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: evenflo joyride infant restraints manufactured and sold in the united states from january 1988 through december 1998 model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435, and 493. When the infant restraint is used as a carrier (outside of a motor vehicle), the handle locks on each side of the restraint can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. The joyride infant restraint was sometimes sold together with a detachable convenience base as a travel tandem, and was sometimes sold as a travel system (together with a matching stroller.)
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the carry handle were to unexpectedly release, the child could be thrown to the ground, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will notify and provide customers with a free repair kit and installation instructions. Notification will be automatically sent to those customers who returned a completed product registration card to evenflo. Evenflo will issue a press release advising the public of the campaign, and will establish a web site and toll free hotline to register consumers for distribution of free kits. Evenflo will also provide posters to retail establishments announcing the campaign, and will post the campaign information on its web site. Owner notification began may 1, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo costumer service at 800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo 493 (Joyride Travel System); Evenflo 205 (Joyride Travel Tandem); Evenflo 210 (Triple Treat); Evenflo 203 (Joyride); Evenflo 435 (Joyride).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00C015000Received . 164,144 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: this recall affects the "convenience base" of the seat only. Evenflo has discovered that after repeated use by consumers, two alignment posts in the on my way position right base can become bent.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the posts are bent, consumers may have difficulty installing the carrier onto the base. Bent posts could also interfere with proper latching of the carrier to the base preventing the child from being properly restrained in the event of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with metal clips which can be easily installed over the plastic post. These clips prevent the posts from bending.
Products named: Evenflo 200 (On My Way Position Right).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
99C034000Received . 100 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: child restraint systems. These seats were originally manufactured for export to canada and are not labeled correctly for sale in the united states. These seats do not comply with the air bag warning label requirements of FMVSS 213, "child restraint systems."
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will offer owners a free replacement restraint which is certified to FMVSS no. 213.
Products named: Evenflo 203 (Joyride); Evenflo 205 (Joyride Travel Tandem).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
98C014000Received . 32,000 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: two-in-one car seats, models beginning with 636 and 637. The seat's backrest and base have separated when the occupant is restrained by the seat's 5-point harness. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 213, "child restraint systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the backrest and base were to separate in a vehicle crash, the child in the seat could be injured.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will replace these seats.
Products named: Evenflo 636 (Two In One).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
98C003000Received . 800,000 units.
Child Seat / Handle (Infant)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide a free repair kit to owners of the seats.
Products named: Evenflo 207 (On My Way).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
97C020000Received . 35,856 units.
Child Seat / Shield Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: sidekick child booster seats, model nos. 244 manufactured from april 23, 1996 through may 20, 1997. These seats do not comply with FMVSS no. 213, "child restraint systems," which limits head injury criteria. In recent tests on some of these booster seats, the head injury criteria scored more than allowed by this standard.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is a risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will reimburse owners either completely or partially depending on whether the seat can be used by the owner's child. Owners are advised to use the sidekick booster seat only as a belt positioner. When used as a belt positioner, the sidekick must be used without its front shield and only in vehicles equipped with a three point lap/shoulder seat belt system.
Products named: Evenflo 244 (Sidekick).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
97C019000Received . 150,195 units.
Child Seat / Tether / Strap/Webbing
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide a harness adjuster retrofit kit and detailed instructions to owners.
Products named: Evenflo 229 (Champion/Scout/Trooper); Evenflo 249 (Champion/Scout/Trooper); Evenflo 219 (Champion/Scout/Trooper).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
97C001000Received . 1,239,433 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Evenflo 224 (Champion/Scout/Trooper); Evenflo 229 (Champion/Scout/Trooper); Evenflo 249 (Champion/Scout/Trooper).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
96C002000Received . 10,423 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Due to a printing error, the fold-out instruction pamphlet providing information on toddler use was incorrectly labeled for infant use.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
A new pamphlet will be sent to consumers.
Products named: Evenflo 219 (Champion/Scout/Trooper).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
95C024000Received . 193,332 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
These infant child seats do not meet the sled test requirements of FMVSS no. 213, "child restraint systems," when tested without the detachable autobase.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Evenflo will provide a set of plastic inserts to all owners of the "on my way" infant restraints. Evenflo recommends that owners only use the restraint with the detachable autobase until the plastic inserts are received and installed.
Products named: Evenflo 207 (On My Way).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
94C016000Received . 308,271 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can cause the consumer to have difficultyin latching the safety seat's internal buckling system.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Evenflo 224 (Champion/Scout/Trooper); Evenflo 232 (Ultara I); Evenflo 231 (Ultara I).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
91C045000Received . 162,967 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The black plastic push pins used to attach the pads to seat structure can be removed by children.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the child puts the pin in its mouth, the pin presents a choking hazard.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement push pins of a new design and appropriate instructions will be sent to seat owners to replace the defective push pins.
Products named: Evenflo 470 (Evenflo Booster); Evenflo 454 (Discovery Travel System); Evenflo 471 (Evenflo Booster); Evenflo 453 (Discovery).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
91C007000Received . 14,387 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Child restraint failed head and knee excursion requirements of FMVSS 213.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Child would be subject to greater injury in a sudden stopor accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace ultara II seat shells with champion seat shells, and use the ultara II t-shields with the champion seat shells. For more information please contact evenflo at 800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo 227 (Ultara II).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
90C032000Received . 780,915 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Seat buckle and tongue may not properly engage when latched and would not meet requirements of FMVSS 213.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Latch mechanism may appear to be locked, but it is falsely locked; the latch could come open and eject the child in an accident or sudden stop, substantially reducing the protection provided to the child.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install replacement buckle tongue available from manufacturer. For more information, please contact evenflo at 800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo 221 (One Step); Evenflo 222 (One Step); Evenflo 416 (Bobby Mac Deluxe II); Evenflo 443 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 456 (Car Seat/Baby Carrier); Evenflo 470 (Evenflo Booster); Evenflo 403 (One Step); Evenflo 407 (One Step); Evenflo 409 (One Step); Evenflo 417 (One Step Deluxe); Evenflo 454 (Discovery Travel System); Evenflo 404 (One Step), and 22 more.
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
90C031000Received . 3,001,230 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Seat buckle and tongue may not properly engage when latched and would not meet requirements of FMVSS 213.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Latch mechanism may appear to be locked, but it is falsely locked; the latch could come open and eject the child in an accident or sudden stop, substantially reducing the protection provided to the child.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install replacement buckle tongue available from manufacturer. For more information, please contact evenflo at 800-233-5921.
Products named: Evenflo 409 (One Step); Evenflo 407 (One Step); Evenflo 403 (One Step); Evenflo 402 (One Step Soft Touch); Evenflo 443 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 411 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 445 (Easy Comfort); Evenflo 221 (One Step); Evenflo 202 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 470 (Evenflo Booster); Evenflo 404 (One Step); Evenflo 456 (Car Seat/Baby Carrier), and 23 more.
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
89C027000Received . 77,477 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Child restraint failed post impact buckle release force testing.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Buckle tongue deformed during testing.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install new harness with special heat treated tongue.
Products named: Evenflo 420 (Horizon V).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
89C017000Received . 8,739 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The single strap slide that is positioned on the right and left side of the upper harness may slip.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the slippage occur the system would fail torestrain the child.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Harness will be replaced with a double slide locking system.
Products named: Evenflo 410 (One Step).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
89C008000Received . 1,397,898 units.
Child Seat
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Restraint system failed to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirement of FMVSS 213 dynamic tests in the most reclined position when used with a lap belt only.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure to meet test requirement may result in injuryin a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
A change of new installation instructions issued. The child seats are not to be used in the most reclined position with lap belts only. Warning label will be mailed upon request.
Products named: Evenflo 456 (Car Seat/Baby Carrier); Evenflo 448 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 441 (Dyn-O-Mite); Evenflo 458 (Dyn-O-Mite).
Report filed by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Counts
| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Child Seat | 23 |
| Handle (Infant) | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Shell | 3 |
| Tether | 3 |
| Base | 2 |
| Harness | 2 |
| Harness/Crotch Buckle | 2 |
Products in the campaigns
The product names in the NHTSA file.
- 207 (On My Way)3
- 441 (Dyn-O-Mite)3
- 448 (Dyn-O-Mite)3
- 453 (Discovery)3
- 454 (Discovery Travel System)3
- 456 (Car Seat/Baby Carrier)3
- 458 (Dyn-O-Mite)3
- 470 (Evenflo Booster)3
- 471 (Evenflo Booster)3
- Titan 653
- 201 (Dyn-O-Mite)2
- 202 (Dyn-O-Mite)2
- 203 (Joyride)2
- 205 (Joyride Travel Tandem)2
- 219 (Champion/Scout/Trooper)2
- 221 (One Step)2
- 222 (One Step)2
- 223 (One Step Deluxe)2
- 224 (Champion/Scout/Trooper)2
- 228 (Seven Year)2
- 229 (Champion/Scout/Trooper)2
- 242 (Evenflo Booster)2
- 249 (Champion/Scout/Trooper)2
- 264 (Triumph)2
- 401 (One Step)2
- 402 (One Step Soft Touch)2
- 403 (One Step)2
- 404 (One Step)2
- 405 (One Step Soft Touch)2
- 406 (One Step)2
The list shows 30 of 40 product names.
Official channels
- NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. Evenflo: child seat recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/child-seats/evenflo/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
Manufacturers in the recall file: Evenflo Company, Inc..
The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which Evenflo products do the campaigns name?
- The NHTSA records have 40 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is:
207 (On My Way)
- How many units does a Evenflo child seat campaign have?
- The median Evenflo campaign has 59,661 units. The median of all 253 child seat campaigns is 31,492 units.
- Which component do the Evenflo campaigns name most often?
- Child Seat, in 23 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.