9999 EVENFLO 456 (CAR SEAT/BABY CARRIER) Recalls (3)

Campaign:
89C008000 on 04/24/1989
Component:
Child seat
Affected:
1,397,898
Defect:
Restraint system failed to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirement of fmvss 213 dynamic tests in the most reclined position when used with a lap belt only.
Consequence:
Failure to meet test requirement may result in injuryin a crash.
Correction:
A change of new installation instructions issued. the child seats are not to be used in the most reclined position with lap belts only. warning label will be mailed upon request.
Notes:
System: child safety seat.equipment description: child car seat, dyn-o-mite models 441,442,443,444,445, 446, and 448;. manufacturing dates: jan 1985 to jan 1989.infant car seat/carrier models 456 and 458 all dates. ( previous recall number 89e008000)

Campaign:
90C031000 on 09/19/1990
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
12/31/1985 - 03/31/1990
Affected:
3,001,230
Defect:
Seat buckle and tongue may not properly engage when latched and would not meet requirements of fmvss 213.
Consequence:
Latch mechanism may appear to be locked, but it is falsely locked; the latch could come open and eject the child in an accident or sudden stop, substantially reducing the protection provided to the child.
Correction:
Install replacement buckle tongue available from manufacturer. for more information, please contact evenflo at 800-233-5921.
Notes:
System: child safety seat; fmvss 213.equipment description: child safety seat latch with black buckle housing and red push button release. model numbers:dyn-o-mite, evenflo infant:201, 202, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 448, 456, 458.one step: 221, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409.seven year car seat: 228, 453, 454.bobby-mac: 411, 412, 414, 415, 416.one step deluxe: 222, 223, 417. evenflo booster: 242, 470, 471.( previous recall number 90e031000)

Campaign:
90C032000 on 09/19/1990
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
03/31/1985 - 11/30/1985
Affected:
780,915
Defect:
Seat buckle and tongue may not properly engage when latched and would not meet requirements of fmvss 213.
Consequence:
Latch mechanism may appear to be locked, but it is falsely locked; the latch could come open and eject the child in an accident or sudden stop, substantially reducing the protection provided to the child.
Correction:
Install replacement buckle tongue available from manufacturer. for more information, please contact evenflo at 800-233-5921.
Notes:
System: child safety seat;fmvss 213.equipment description: child safety seat latch with black buckle housing and red push button release.model numbers:dyn-o-mite, evenflo infant: 201, 202, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 448, 456 ,458.one step: 221, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409.seven year car seat: 228, 453, 454.bobby-mac: 411, 412, 414, 415, 416.one step deluxe:222, 223, 417.evenflo booster: 242, 470, 471.( previous recall number 90e032000)

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