Recall 97C019000: Child Seat, Tether, Strap/webbing

NHTSA recall 97C019000 · announced June 23, 1997 · Evenflo · 150,195 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE A HARNESS ADJUSTER RETROFIT KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE RETROFIT 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 97E019000)

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