Recall 89C008000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 89C008000 · announced April 19, 1989 · Evenflo · 1,397,898 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

FAILURE TO MEET TEST REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN INJURYIN A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD CAR SEAT, DYN-O-MITE MODELS 441,442,443,444,445, 446, AND 448;. MANUFACTURING DATES: JAN 1985 TO JAN 1989.INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER MODELS 456 AND 458 ALL DATES. ( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 89E008000)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.