Child seat (Evenflo)
Car seat recall 02C-004. NHTSA received EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.’s report on Mar 3, 2002.
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The short answer
NHTSA received EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.’s report on Mar 3, 2002. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRIUMPH CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2002 WITH THE MODEL NUMBER BEGINNING WITH THE NUMBER 264.
THE SLIDE LOOP CONNECTORS (WHICH ACT AS A LINK IN THE INTERNAL HARNESS SYSTEM) MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY STRONG ENOUGH TO FULLY SECURE THE OCCUPANT.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EVENFLO AT 1-800-233-5921 OR VISIT WWW.TRIUMPHCARSEAT.COM.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E004000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 28,312 seats potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.