Evenflo Recalls Over 64,000 Titan 65 Child Seats Due to Missing Tether Straps

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 64,031 Titan 65 child seats that may have been manufactured without a tether strap, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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What Happened

Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) has initiated a recall for certain Titan 65 child seats. The company reported that these seats may have been manufactured without a tether strap, a critical safety component used to secure the seat within a vehicle.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 64,031 units. The affected products are Evenflo Titan 65 child seats with the following model numbers:

  • CS200312198
  • CS200311198
  • 3712198
  • 3711198

What You Should Do

Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide instructions on how to inspect their child seats for the presence of a tether strap. If a strap is missing, Evenflo will mail a tether strap and installation instructions to the owner free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by February 20, 2026. Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

Why This Matters

A child seat that is missing its tether strap may not adequately protect a child in the event of a vehicle crash. The absence of this component significantly increases the risk of injury to the child.

Source

This recall information is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26C001000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 64,031 Titan 65 child seats that may have been manufactured without a tether strap, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
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