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Evenflo recalls Embrace 35 (14C006000)
Embrace 35
What to do now
Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the AmSafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. NHTSA recall notice.
Hazard
A buckle that does not release easily, or possibly at all, may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit, including a replacement buckle and instructions for easy consumer removal of the AmSafe buckle and installation of the newly-designed replacement buckle. The recall began on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact Evenflo's toll-free number at 1-800-490-7591, or visit their website at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. NHTSA notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 14C006000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Evenflo |
| Product | Embrace 35 |
| Units affected | About 202,346 |
| Where sold | See the official notice |
| Recall date | October 20, 2014 |
| Category | Car seats |
| Source | U.S. NHTSA |
Models
- EVENFLO EMBRACE 35 — model EMBRACE 35
Description
Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Embrace 35 two-piece, rear-facing infant child restraints equipped with an AmSafe QT1 buckle. The affected model numbers include: 30711365 (Snugli brand), 31511040, 31511323, 31511400, 3151198, 3151953, 31521138, 46811205 (or 24502447), 46811237 (or 24502446), 48111200, 48111215, 48111215A, 48111218, 48111234, 48111235, 48111235A, 48111462, 48411391 (or 24502786), 48411391D (or 24502787), 48411392 (or 24502830), 48411504 (or 24507546), 48411504D (or 24507544), 52911307A, 52921040, 55311138 (or 24505003), 55311238 (or 24505000), and 55311292 (or 24505001) and were manufactured at various times from December 2011 through May 2013. Over time, use of the seat can make the harness buckle difficult to unlatch.
Injuries
Not listed by NHTSA.
Manufacturer contact
Evenflo is conducting a separate customer awareness campaign to address Evenflo Embrace 35 models equipped with an AmSafe QT3 buckle, and that are not subject to this safety recall. Evenflo will, upon customer request, provide a replacement buckle and instructions for installation. Owners should contact Evenflo at the number above for further information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
KidRecall is not an official or complete source of recall information. Always verify with the U.S. CPSC (cpsc.gov) or NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), and register your products with the manufacturer. High/Medium labels are KidRecall's own, based on the hazard wording.
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Source: U.S. NHTSA, recall #14C006000. Recall date: October 20, 2014. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.