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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14C006000

Evenflo Embrace 35 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle

Published October 20, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14C006000, published October 20, 2014. Recalling firm: Evenflo Company, Inc.; Evenflo Embrace 35 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle.

What's the hazard

Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an AmSafe QT1 buckle. The affected model numbers include: 30711365 (Snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215A, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235A, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391D (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504D (or 24507544), 52911307A, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from December 2011 through May 2013. Over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.

What to do

Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the AmSafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.

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Recall details

Brand
EVENFLO
Model
EMBRACE 35
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Lot
EVENFLO EMBRACE 35
Risk classification
C
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Evenflo Embrace 35 — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14C006000 on October 20, 2014. Reported hazard: Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an AmSafe QT1 buckle. The affected model numbers include: 30711365 (Snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215A, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235A, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391D (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504D (or 24507544), 52911307A, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from December 2011 through May 2013. Over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.

What should I do if I have this product?

Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the AmSafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: EVENFLO. Model: EMBRACE 35.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)