Is the Evenflo AURA SELECT (5501651C) car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Evenflo AURA SELECT (5501651C) car seat. The latest, recall 2007147 from May 9, 2007, covers model years 2005, 2006: Certain infant child restrain system may contain a defect in the carry handle latch trigger.

Recall 2007147: model years 2005, 2006

What's wrong: Certain infant child restrain system may contain a defect in the carry handle latch trigger. When used as an infant carrier outside of the vehicle, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground or hit nearby objects and suffer serious injuries. Correction: Evenflo will provide a free repair kit and detailed instructions to owners.

Published May 9, 2007. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Evenflo AURA SELECT (5501651C) 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 19 owner complaints on file that mention Evenflo "Aura" 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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