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It Happened to Me: Evenflo Maestro Booster Seat Recall
Evenflo Maestro Booster Seats Recalled.
In cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Evenflo is recalling nearly 14,000 Maestro Combination Booster Seats “to address a crack that occurred in certain laboratory tests simulating a high-impact, frontal collision.” However, the recall is voluntary and “there have been no reports of this crack occurring in the field and no injuries have been reported.”
Guess who just bought an Evenflo Maestro Combination Booster Seat? Me! This is the first time I’ve ever been affected by a recall, and I have to say, it’s a bit disconcerting. Just a month ago, I was so excited that I’d chosen one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Best Bets” for booster seat safety. Now I’m dreading having to call for the appropriate replacement parts.
According to the company’s website, “The seat should not be used with children weighing under 40 pounds without the repair bracket. Children who weigh more than 40 pounds can continue to use the seat as a belt-positioning booster until the remedy kit arrives.” My daughter weighs about 40 pounds on the dot, so taking her to school tomorrow morning will feel unsettling, to say the least.
Model numbers affected by the recall include: 3101198, 3101980, 31011048, 31011049, and 31011059. (If you purchased the Maestro in Canada, the affected model number is 31011057C.) Company reps note that the model number and date of manufacture can be found on a white label behind the seat above the highest shoulder belt slot. You know, the part that’s really hard to get to once your seat is harnessed into your car.
If you’ve been affected by this recall, call (U.S.) 800-233-5921 and (Canada) 800-265-0749 between 8 am and 5 pm ET or visit Evenflo’s recall site. You must have your model number available.
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4 Comments
bob commented on Oct 18 10 at 10:56 amIts always a good sign when a company needs a standing recall site. Current Evenflo recalls listed there:
* Maestro Car Seat
* Jenny Lind Crib
* Top of Stairs Plus Wooden Gate
* Triumph Harness Ring
* Portable Wood Crib
* Home Decor
* Joyride
* On My Way Pos. Rt. Base
* Snugli Front & Back Pack
* Happy Camper/Cabana
* On My Way
* Portabout – Universal Anchorage System – Canada Only
* Tribute
* Cozy Carry
* Embrace Handle
* Triumph Foam Liner
* Discovery
* Discovery Model 3021769Z & 3021854Z
* Majestic Highchair
* Exersaucer Triple Fun
* Envision Highchair
* Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys
* ExerSaucer 1-2-3 Tea for Me cake toy
* First Choice Infant Car Seat
Amy commented on Oct 18 10 at 1:07 pmWe just bought two Maestro seats this weekend — even after the recall was initiated — because of the good safety ratings and price. The recall was only for seats manufactured before April 2010, and the ones we bought this weekend were manufactured at the end of September. Carolyn — if you just bought yours last month, are you sure you were affected the recall?
carolyncastiglia commented on Oct 18 10 at 1:11 pmYeah – I have a 310 serial number. In fact, thanks for the reminder, because I have to go call it in now!
AC Jones commented on Oct 21 10 at 3:45 pmIt’s so great to see blogs across the blogosphere educating parents and caregivers on the Evenflo Maestro Booster Seat Recall. It’s so important that we get the word out about defective child safety products.
Best,
AC Jones
http://www.seatsnug.com/2010/10/14000-booster-seats-being-recalled/
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