Evenflo 244 (sidekick) Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97C020000
Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 23rd, 1996
Manufactured End Date: May 20th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: October 9th, 1997

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SIDEKICK CHILD BOOSTER SEATS, MODEL NOS. 244 MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 23, 1996 THROUGH MAY 20, 1997. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS," WHICH LIMITS HEAD INJURY CRITERIA. IN RECENT TESTS ON SOME OF THESE BOOSTER SEATS, THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA SCORED MORE THAN ALLOWED BY THIS STANDARD.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
EVENFLO WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS EITHER COMPLETELY OR PARTIALLY DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE SEAT CAN BE USED BY THE OWNER'S CHILD. OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO USE THE SIDEKICK BOOSTER SEAT ONLY AS A BELT POSITIONER. WHEN USED AS A BELT POSITIONER, THE SIDEKICK MUST BE USED WITHOUT ITS FRONT SHIELD AND ONLY IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE POINT LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 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 97E020000)