Evenflo Recalls Thousands of Titan 65 Child Seats Due to Missing Tether Risk

Evenflo Company, Inc., has announced a significant recall impacting approximately 64,031 of its Titan 65 child restraint systems. According to information submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a manufacturing error has resulted in some of these seats being produced and distributed without a crucial tether component. This omission raises concerns about the potential for increased injury risk to children in the event of a crash.

The recall specifically targets Evenflo Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, and 3711198, manufactured between March 1, 2025, and December 11, 2025. While the estimated percentage of affected seats with the defect is low at 0.1%, the total number of potentially involved units underscores the importance of this safety measure. The defect stems from operator error during the manufacturing process, which was subsequently not detected by quality checks in a limited number of instances. The absence of a tether is described as an “open and obvious” condition that consumers can visually verify.

The safety risk associated with these recalled child seats is directly related to their performance during a collision. A child seat installed without the proper use of the tether may not perform as effectively in protecting a child from injury. The tether is a critical component, an adjustable strap designed to connect to a dedicated anchor point within a vehicle, significantly enhancing the stability and safety of the restraint system.

Evenflo initiated an investigation into the missing tether issue on November 4, 2025, after receiving initial reports of the problem on October 30, 2025. Subsequent reports continued to emerge throughout November and December 2025, detailing additional instances of seats lacking the tether. By December 11, 2025, the company implemented additional safeguards on its manufacturing line to prevent the release of units that were not equipped with a tether. Further inspections and management conclusions in January 2026 confirmed the defect and led to the determination of the recall population.

To address this issue, Evenflo plans to notify all registered and known owners of affected products. Consumers will be instructed to inspect their Titan 65 seats to confirm the presence of the tether. If the tether is found to be missing, Evenflo will provide a replacement tether free of charge. The remedy component for replacement is identical to the original tether, designed to rectify the absence of the component. The production process was corrected with new procedures implemented on December 11, 2025, to ensure that seats with an installed tether are accurately detected before they are released.

Evenflo will also reimburse consumers for any out-of-pocket expenses they may have incurred in replacing a missing tether prior to the recall. This reimbursement program is valid for qualified costs incurred up to March 24, 2026, and will be provided in the form of a check within 60 days of a documented request. Consumers seeking reimbursement should submit their claims to Evenflo ParentLink, located at 1801 Commerce Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356.

The company’s notification schedule indicates that dealer notification is planned between February 10 and March 20, 2026, though no dealers are specifically mentioned as involved in this particular recall. Interim owner notification is scheduled from February 20 to March 23, 2026, with a phased remedy owner notification to follow. Consumers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Evenflo directly.

Parents and guardians who own Evenflo Titan 65 seats manufactured within the specified dates are urged to take immediate action to inspect their product and follow the company’s provided instructions to ensure their child’s safety.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from NHTSA

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