NHTSA recall 97C001000 · Child seat
Child seat
The defect
Equipment description: champion car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through november 22, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "224." scout car seats manufactured from june 1, 1993 through december 16, 1996, containing model numbers beginning with the first three digits "229." these child safety seats do not meet the thorax acceleration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury or death.
The remedy
Evenflo will provide a modified recline arm which will alter the restraint's angle and installation instructions for consumers to repair these child seats. meanwhile, consumers are advised to only use these seats in its reclined position until they receive the free modified recline arm.