Evenflo is recalling 56,000 child safety seats, saying that children can loosen the internal harness, increasing the risk of injury, The Associated Press reports.
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Evenflo says no injuries have been reported, but they are offering free remedy kits which they say will make it impossible for children to reach the front adjuster.
According to the company, there is concern that children using the seat in one of the first three of its modes, called the forward-facing harness mode, may be able to access the seat’s Central Front Adjuster.
The company says a curious child could loosen the internal harness which would be a threat to their safety.
“Evenflo identified this safety concern through our regular review of customer feedback”, said Evenflo Safety Advocate Sarah Haverstick. Only Transitions seats manufactured prior to January 29, 2016 are included. “The safety of your children is of the greatest importance to us”.
Evenflo is notifying owners and will send a kit with a new seat pad and front adjuster assembly. If your child is accessing the CFA area prior to your receipt of a remedy kit, then your Transitions seat still may be safely used in either high-back or no-back belt-positioning modes with children at least 40 pounds and 43.3 inches. Consumers who haven’t registered their product may contact Evenflo at www.transitions.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921.
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Evenflo Company, Inc.is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goodbaby International Holdings Limited.
