A year after Consumer Reports urged it to do just that (and then curiously retracted its findings), Evenflo has recalled 1 million of its Discovery car seats
(models 390, 391, 534 and 552) made between April 2005 and January 29,
2008, because of a potential safety hazard that causes the seat to
dislodge from its base during a crash. To find out if your seat is
affected, flip over the seat and check the white label for one of the
aforementioned model numbers.
If you're affected by the recall, report it ASAP with Evenflo either at 1-800-356-2229 or through the company's website:
You'll receive a free dual-hook fastener that will anchor the seat to
its base. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, which
tested the seats in conjunction with Evenflo, says it's okay to
continue using your seat despite the recall. No, that's not a typo.
Evenflo isn't alone: Generally speaking, car seats are plagued by
safety issues. Have you found a seat that you trust implicitly -- one
that secures your precious cargo and lets you get through a trip
without having one eye fixed on the rear-view mirror? Let us know in
the comments.
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