Preliminary Evaluation · UNLATCHING OF THE CARRY HANDLE · Opened 2003-08-22 · Closed 2004-01-23
Investigation
Action number
PE03040
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Open date
2003-08-22
Close date
2004-01-23
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Affected makes
EVENFLO
Affected components
CHILD SEAT:HANDLE (INFANT)
Affected model years
9999
Affected (make, year) variants
1
Summary
THE ON MY WAY IS A REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED FOR INFANT CHILDREN.IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A CARRY HANDLE AND MAY ALSO BE USED OUTSIDE OF A VEHICLE AS AN INFANT CARRIER (REFER TO FIGURE 1 ON PAGE TWO).THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON AUGUST 22, 2003 BASED ON 60 CONSUMER REPORTS ALLEGING SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE CARRY HANDLE ON SEATS PRODUCED AFTER JULY 27, 1997.ODI CONCLUDES FROM THE AVAILABLE DATA AND THE INDICATION OF A DECLINING TREND IN REPORTS THAT FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY REPORT.