Packaged without registration card/fmvss 213
Defect Summary
Certain evenflo big kid factory select booster seats, model nos. 30911173ad, 3091967ad, 30911118ad, and 30911120d, shipped between august 6, 2012, and september 18, 2012, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the subject seats were originally manufactured solely for purposes of retail display and not to be sold at retail. therefore, the seats were packaged without the instruction manual or the required registration card. however, the seats were inadvertently shipped to evenflo's institutional customers (i.e. Hospitals, government agencies) to be given to families. none of the affected units were sold at retail stores.
Safety Consequence
Without the instruction manual the seat may be used improperly. should the owner not file a registration with the child seat manufacturer due to lack of information on how to do so, they may not be notified of a safety recall. either condition puts the child at an increased risk of possible injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
The affected seats have a label stating: "display only not intended for sale," located on the back of the booster seat headrest. evenflo will mail owners who have received an affected big kid booster seat a remedy kit that includes a consumer registration card, an instruction manual, and an overlabel to cover the current label stating: "display only not intended for sale." the remedy kit will be provided free of charge. notification began on october 10, 2012. owners may contact evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 or at safety.evenflo.com..
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FAQ: Recall 12C003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12C003000?
NHTSA recall 12C003000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on September 27, 2012. It addresses: Packaged without registration card/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 151 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Evenflo Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12C003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.