The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14C006000·Announced 2014-10-20

Evenflo Recalls Embrace 35 Infant Car Seats Due to Buckle Issue

Evenflo is recalling specific Embrace 35 infant car seats because the harness buckle may become difficult to unlatch, increasing injury risk in emergencies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (child restraint) where the defect could impede emergency egress, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical risk without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling certain Embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an AmSafe QT1 buckle. The affected units were manufactured between December 2011 and May 2013 and include specific model numbers such as 30711365, 31511040, and 48111200. The recall covers approximately 202,346 units.

The defect involves the harness buckle, which can become difficult to unlatch over time due to use. A buckle that does not release easily may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint. This increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency where a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a replacement buckle and instructions for installation. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners can contact Evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or visit www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com for more information. Note that Evenflo is conducting a separate awareness campaign for models with the AmSafe QT3 buckle, which are not subject to this specific recall.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE recall
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seat
Hazard
Affected units
202,346

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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