OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89C008000
Child Seat
Reported Apr 19, 1989 · EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Summary
RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 213 DYNAMIC TESTS IN THE MOST RECLINED POSITION WHEN USED WITH A LAP BELT ONLY.
Consequence
FAILURE TO MEET TEST REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN INJURYIN A CRASH.
Remedy
A CHANGE OF NEW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED. THE CHILD SEATS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN THE MOST RECLINED POSITION WITH LAP BELTS ONLY. WARNING LABEL WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST.
Notes
SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD CAR SEAT, DYN-O-MITE MODELS 441,442,443,444,445, 446, AND 448;. MANUFACTURING DATES: JAN 1985 TO JAN 1989.INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER MODELS 456 AND 458 ALL DATES. ( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 89E008000)
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