Is the Evenflo 454 DISCOVERY car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Evenflo 454 DISCOVERY car seat. The latest, recall 1992007 from January 27, 1992, covers model years 1987, 1988: Note: manufactured between july 1,1987 to october 31, 1988 inclusive. the black plastic push-pins used to attach the cloth pad to the car seat might in some cases be removed by children and cause a choking hazard if ingested. correction: grey colored tamper resistant push-pins will be provided to consumers with installation instructions.
Recall 1992007: model years 1987, 1988
What's wrong: Note: manufactured between july 1,1987 to october 31, 1988 inclusive. the black plastic push-pins used to attach the cloth pad to the car seat might in some cases be removed by children and cause a choking hazard if ingested. correction: grey colored tamper resistant push-pins will be provided to consumers with installation instructions.
How do I know if my Evenflo 454 DISCOVERY 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 143 owner complaints on file that mention Evenflo "Discovery" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2017). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA
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