Evenflo Company: Incorrect Indicator For Recline Position

Evenflo Revolve180 Litemax NXT Recall Summary Evenflo is recalling certain Revolve180 Litemax NXT child car seats made through March 31, 2025 because a faulty level indicator can cause the seat to be installed in a more upright position than it should be. This positioning increases the risk of child injury in a crash. A remedy is still being developed, with notification letters expected to begin mailing in September 2026 and additional letters with the fix expected in November 2026.

Recalling firm

Evenflo Company, Inc.

Product

Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Revolve180 Litemax NXT child seats manufactured through March 31, 2025. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for the specific models and production dates. Due to a miscalibrated level indicator, following the installation instructions can result in a child sitting more upright than intended. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

Reason

A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-08-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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