Evenflo Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Evenflo Company, Inc. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 5, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EVENFLO/RESTRAIN PADS/FMVSS 213

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EVENFLO ON MY WAY INFANT RESTRAINT AND CONQUEST CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS THAT DID NOT CONTAIN THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINTS."

NHTSA ID: 01C034000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

EVENFLO HAS MAILED REPLACEMENT PADS TO ALL THE OWNERS AND THIS CAMPAIGN IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 26, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EVENFLO/UNEXPECTED CARRY HANDLE RELEASE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EVENFLO JOYRIDE INFANT RESTRAINTS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES FROM JANUARY 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 1998 MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 203, 205, 210, 435, AND 493. WHEN THE INFANT RESTRAINT IS USED AS A CARRIER (OUTSIDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE), THE HANDLE LOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE RESTRAINT CAN UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLIP FORWARD. THE JOYRIDE INFANT RESTRAINT WAS SOMETIMES SOLD TOGETHER WITH A DETACHABLE CONVENIENCE BASE AS A TRAVEL TANDEM, AND WAS SOMETIMES SOLD AS A TRAVEL SYSTEM (TOGETHER WITH A MATCHING STROLLER.)

NHTSA ID: 01C019000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 3,756,910

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CARRY HANDLE WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, THE CHILD COULD BE THROWN TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

EVENFLO WILL NOTIFY AND PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. NOTIFICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO RETURNED A COMPLETED PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD TO EVENFLO. EVENFLO WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE ADVISING THE PUBLIC OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND WILL ESTABLISH A WEB SITE AND TOLL FREE HOTLINE TO REGISTER CONSUMERS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FREE KITS. EVENFLO WILL ALSO PROVIDE POSTERS TO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS ANNOUNCING THE CAMPAIGN, AND WILL POST THE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON ITS WEB SITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EVENFLO COSTUMER SERVICE AT 800-233-5921.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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