Is the Evenflo 420 HORIZON V car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Evenflo 420 HORIZON V car seat. The latest, recall 1989121 from August 29, 1989, covers model years 1988, 1989: These child seats do not comply with the buckle release force requirements of c.m.v.s.s.

Recall 1989121: model years 1988, 1989

What's wrong: These child seats do not comply with the buckle release force requirements of c.m.v.s.s. 213 - child restraint systems. Correction: evenflo will supply a repair kit comprising a replacement harness, tongue assembly and release button shield kit for installation by the consumer.

Published August 29, 1989. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Evenflo 420 HORIZON V 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 15 owner complaints on file that mention Evenflo "Horizon" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2003). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA

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