Evenflo Company, Inc. Recall (Jan 2008)
Evenflo Company, Inc. has issued a recall. SIDE IMPACT PERFORMANCE
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before using the seat again - it will say whether the seat can still be used while you wait for the remedy. Do not modify the seat yourself. The remedy is free.
- 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.
What happened
SIDE IMPACT PERFORMANCE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE CAR SEAT BECAME SEPARATED FROM ITS BASE.
Recall facts
- Recalling firm
- Evenflo Company, Inc.
- Reason
- Child restraint
- Units affected
- 1,000,000
From the official announcement
February 1,2008
Dear
Valued Discovery Owner:
This letter is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
In recognition of the trust you place in our products, Evenflo is writing to advise you of a
voluntary
safety recall involving your Evenflo Discovery Model 390139 1 car seat and or associated travel
systems containing Discovery car seat models 5341552.
We want to inform you that recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate the performance of Discovery
Models 390, 39 I,
534 and 552 car seats in high impact side collisions revealed the car seat could potentially become
separated from its base under these conditions.
As a precautionary measure, Evenflo is offering a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to ensure the
car seat remains attached to its base in a high impact side
collision similar to those in the recent tests.
As confirmed by
additional testing, proper use of the device will enhance the protectio~i that the seat
would provide to your child in such a collision.
Please be assured that all Discovery Model 390, 39 1, 534, 552 car seats consistently meet or exceed
existing government safety standards. The United States has not yet adopted a side impact standard
for
child restraints. However, because of the separations during side impact testing,
Evenflo's
voluntary action provides added protection for your child in the event of a high impact side collision.
We urge you to contact us to obtain the free supplemental dual-hook fastener. To place an order,
please call Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between 8 AM and 5 PM EST or order online at our website at
w~c~v.eventlo.comlDiscove~-): . Please have your model numbe…
Common questions
What is the danger?
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE CAR SEAT BECAME SEPARATED FROM ITS BASE.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current food recalls.