Evenflo is recalling some Embrace 35 rear-facing only infant seat due to the buckle being difficult to release.
Recalled Buckle
These are the same AmSafe QT buckles that have been part of recalls affecting other Evenflo, Graco, and Baby Trend carseats earlier this year. Models were manufactured between December 1, 2001 and May 31, 2013 only. Model numbers include:
30711365
31511040
31511323
31511400
3151198
3151953
31521138
46811205
46811237
48111200
48111215
48111215A
48111218
48111234
48111235
48111235A
48111462
48411391
48411391D
48411392
48411504
48411504D
52911307A
52921040
55311138
55311238
55311292
What should you do?
Determine if your buckle is affected by looking for your information sticker, usually found on the bottom of the seat. If it is, register for a free buckle at Evenflo’s website or call Evenflo at 1-800-490-7591. Replacement buckles may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to arrive. Evenflo has more information on the recall at www.embracebuckle.evenflo.com.
In the meantime, if your child has been eating in the carseat, clean the buckle by dunking it into a cup of water and allowing it to dry upside down. If you haven’t had problems with your buckle, no worries, but do replace it since it does have the potential to stay locked. If your buckle is still giving you problems even after cleaning, switch your child to a rear-facing convertible carseat until you receive a replacement buckle.