RecallifyIs the Evenflo 219 TROOPER car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Evenflo 219 TROOPER car seat. The latest, recall 1997143 from August 15, 1997, covers model years 1996, 1997: Note: combination child restraints. these restraints do not meet the requirements of c.m.v.s.s.
Recall 1997143: model years 1996, 1997
What's wrong: Note: combination child restraints. these restraints do not meet the requirements of c.m.v.s.s. 213 - child restraint systems. The harness webbing adjuster mechanism located on the bottom front of the restraint system was found to slip during crash testing. This would allow the harness webbing to slip which would result in the child moving further forward in a frontal collision. correction: adjuster kits and installation instructions will be provided to restraint owners who call 1-800-490-7586.
How do I know if my Evenflo 219 TROOPER is affected?
Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.
Is the fix free?
Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.
Owner complaints in the US
NHTSA, the US road safety regulator, has 81 owner complaints on file that mention Evenflo "Trooper" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2004). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA
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