The Evenflo Revolve 360 series (Revolve, Extend, and Slim) features a 360-degree rotating capability that allows a caregiver to buckle and unbuckle the child while the seat faces them. A recent surge in inquiries about safety concerns and whether there will be an Evenflo Revolve 360 recall warrants a thorough exploration of the ongoing investigation, which opened on January 5, 2024. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown to shed light on what’s going on.
First and foremost, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the Evenflo Revolve 360 car seats amidst concerns that they may not meet certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 requirements. At the core of the investigation report lies the fact that this convertible car seat has a detachable base, a potential safety issue identified by NHTSA.
Despite NHTSA’s reservations, Evenflo maintains its stance, refuting the regulatory body’s interpretation of the standards. Consequently, Evenflo continues to certify and market the Revolve 360 series, highlighting the complexity and divergent perspectives within the industry regarding safety regulations.
Understanding how car seat safety standards are established and enforced is essential. NHTSA delineates the standards that car seat manufacturers must adhere to to ensure the safety of their products. Manufacturers are responsible for self-certifying compliance with these standards, including conducting requisite testing. Once certified, car seats can be introduced to the market for sale.
NHTSA’s primary concern regarding the Evenflo Revolve 360 is the harness’s detachability from its base. According to NHTSA standards, such a feature is permissible only in infant car seats where the harness can be installed without the base. Reported incidents of the Revolve 360 shell separating from its base during at least six vehicle crashes have spurred NHTSA to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
It’s crucial to emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, and conclusive determinations have yet to be made. Thus, making assertions about the safety of the Evenflo Revolve 360 or any other car seat implicated in such investigations would be premature and ill-advised.
As we await the outcome of the investigation, it is incumbent upon parents and caregivers not to panic. Regardless of brand or model, strict adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions outlined in the user manual is imperative. This encompasses proper installation, harnessing, and adherence to weight and height limits.
While car seat recalls are rare, they do happen. Sometimes, the fix is as simple as the manufacturer sending a new label, a replacement part, or a new seat altogether. Registering your car seat is the best way to know about any recall. If you have yet to register your Evenflo Revolve 360 or any other car seat, make sure you register it with the manufacturer so you are provided with immediate updates. At this time, there are no Evenflo Revolve 360 recalls.
Updates will be disseminated through this blog post and on Safe in the Seat’s Instagram page. Ensuring your safety and peace of mind is paramount; every effort will be made to keep you informed throughout this process. In conclusion, while the ongoing investigation into the Evenflo Revolve 360 raises legitimate concerns, it is imperative to await the findings before drawing conclusions. In the interim, adhering to proper car seat safety protocols and remaining informed will keep your child safe in the seat.
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I’ve been having issues with our 360. I was moving the unit from one vehicle to another unit. When I press down the unit to latch it in place it kept popping off. When I went to look into the warranty, I noticed all the communication on the web regarding the investigation.. I see the piece that is broken or that has become loose that prevents the latch from locking in place. If someone knows how I can get this information or a picture of the warranty defect to the recall department, please feel free to reach out to me.
1. You should contact Evenflo first: https://www.evenflo.com/pages/contact-us
2. You can file a report with NHTSA here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoa2xBhACEiwA1sb1BKqbp0Rhquj5kpaitRq_qt4VGR5UAiv6f7Jk4JpDVJ6wOQLn2q8NCBoCYQUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#index
What is the difference in the ChiccoFit360 since it also has a detachable base?
We have the same question. The Chicco seat does have a tool that is required to remove it from the base, so that may be a way to circumvent the rule. We’ll see what happens!
If the infant harness portion can get away with two separate pieces because the harnessed part can be installed without the base, what about the (recently discontinued) Nuna Pipa Lite series? Those CANNOT be installed without a base. Should there be an investigation into their compliance as well? And what about the new Chicco Fit360, where that has a key, but is still two separate pieces? Thanks! I love your knowledge and content so much.
The NHTSA ruling is why the Nuna Pipa Lite series was discontinued, just to get ahead of the game. Another seat was recalled last year due to it, Maxi Cosi Coral. We are also curious to see what happens with this investigation as it will affect other seats like the Chicco Fit 360.
How long do these investigations typically take? My daughter rides in her 360 everyday and I’m anxious to know.
They can take many months.
We have one as well and my understanding is that in at least some of the crashes where the seat came off, it was unoccupied and not locked into place. So it detached but there was no child in it.
Same I’ve heard as well. Those instances were either the seat was empty or because the seat was not installed correctly in the first place.
My son has been in his 360 since he came out of the infant carrier and I’ve had no issues with mine and have made sure it was installed by manufacturer directions