Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EVENFLO
Model Of Vehicle
391 (DISCOVERY)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08C002000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
Serious Injury Or Death Could Result If The Car Seat Became Separated From Its Base.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20080129
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
1000000
Date Owners Notified
20080204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080131