Evenflo Revolve180 Litemax NXT recalled for recline indicator error
Certain Evenflo Revolve180 Litemax NXT child seats have a miscalibrated level indicator that can result in a child sitting more upright than intended during installation. A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Evenflo Company, Inc. recalls
What to do
- Check if your child seat was manufactured through March 31, 2025 (see Evenflo's recall report for specific models and production dates).
- Watch for an interim notification letter from Evenflo beginning September 1, 2026 with safety information and next steps.
- Contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921 with questions.
- A remedy is being developed; additional instructions will be sent once available.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Incorrect Indicator for Recline Position/FMVSS 213
Details
- Units affected
- 22981
- Recall number
- 26C005000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- 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." A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. 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. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.
- Hazard
- 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. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.