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10-05-2007, 02:29 PM
NHTSA press release on Evenflo Triumph child car seats:
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 07C008000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
EVENFLO / TRIUMPH () 9999
Manufacturer : EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07C008000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 27, 2007
Component: CHILD SEAT:MATERIAL/PADDING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 723214
Summary:
CERTAIN EVENFLO TRIUMPH CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 2641175, 2641196, 2641205, 2641208, 2641226, 2641247, 2641281, 3591205, 3591208, 3591226, 3591247, 3591288, 3591328, 3591331, 3591361, 3591404, 3591548, 3591453, 3591581, 3891609, MANUFACTURED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2005. THESE SEATS USED SIX MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS TO HOLD DOWN THE CLOTH COVER. SOME CHILDREN COULD PULL BACK THE CLOTH COVER IN THE APPROXIMATE AREA ADJACENT TO THE OCCUPANT'S THIGHS, AND THEREBY ACCESS THE FOAM LINER.
Consequence:
A CHILD MAY BREAK OFF AND POTENTIALLY CHOKE ON A PIECE OF THE FOAM LINER.
Remedy:
EVENFLO WILL SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE RECALL TO EACH REGISTERED OWNER OF THE AFFECTED TRIUMPH UNITS AND OFFER A FREE KIT TO COVER THE FOAM LINER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY IN OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EVENFLO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-490-7591 BETWEEN 8AM AND 5PM EST.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 07C008000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
EVENFLO / TRIUMPH () 9999
Manufacturer : EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07C008000 Mfr's Report Date : SEP 27, 2007
Component: CHILD SEAT:MATERIAL/PADDING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 723214
Summary:
CERTAIN EVENFLO TRIUMPH CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 2641175, 2641196, 2641205, 2641208, 2641226, 2641247, 2641281, 3591205, 3591208, 3591226, 3591247, 3591288, 3591328, 3591331, 3591361, 3591404, 3591548, 3591453, 3591581, 3891609, MANUFACTURED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2005. THESE SEATS USED SIX MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS TO HOLD DOWN THE CLOTH COVER. SOME CHILDREN COULD PULL BACK THE CLOTH COVER IN THE APPROXIMATE AREA ADJACENT TO THE OCCUPANT'S THIGHS, AND THEREBY ACCESS THE FOAM LINER.
Consequence:
A CHILD MAY BREAK OFF AND POTENTIALLY CHOKE ON A PIECE OF THE FOAM LINER.
Remedy:
EVENFLO WILL SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE RECALL TO EACH REGISTERED OWNER OF THE AFFECTED TRIUMPH UNITS AND OFFER A FREE KIT TO COVER THE FOAM LINER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY IN OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EVENFLO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-490-7591 BETWEEN 8AM AND 5PM EST.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.