Evenflo 219 (champion/scout/trooper) Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97C019000
Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 14th, 1996
Manufactured End Date: February 6th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: July 14th, 1997

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

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

Recall 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)

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96C002000
Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: February 9th, 1996

Defect Summary:
DUE TO A PRINTING ERROR, THE FOLD-OUT INSTRUCTION PAMPHLET PROVIDING INFORMATION ON TODDLER USE WAS INCORRECTLY LABELED FOR INFANT USE.

Corrective Summary:
A NEW PAMPHLET WILL BE SENT TO CONSUMERS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INDEPENDENT; TROOPER-ADJUSTABLE SHIELD,CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEATS MODELS 219140, 219164, 219180, 219186, AND 219188;FMVSS NO. 213.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: THIS MISPRINT CAN CAUSE SOME CONSUMERS TO BELIEVE THAT INFANTS LESS THAN 20 POUNDS CAN RIDE FORWARD-FACING. THESE SEATS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED REAR-FACING WITH CHILDREN UNDER 20 POUNDS. NOTE: CONSUMERS CAN CALL EVENFLO AT 1-800-233-5921 TO OBTAIN A NEW INSTRUCTION PAMPHLET. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM OBTAINING A NEW PAMPHLET, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E002000)