Evenflo Recalls Nearly 23,000 Car Seats After Testing Finds Flaw

A car seat that looks properly installed can still put a baby at real risk if one small measurement is off. Evenflo just discovered exactly that. The company voluntarily recalled nearly 23,000 Revolve180 LiteMax NXT rotating infant car seats and related travel systems due to a recline angle issue. The problem could leave babies sitting more upright than intended, increasing injury risk in a crash. No injuries have been reported so far, but the recall covers a specific window of production.

A Miscalibrated Indicator Is Behind the Whole Problem

The issue traces back to one specific component. Evenflo said the recline angle problem stems from a miscalibrated level indicator on the car seat. Following the seat’s own installation instructions could result in a child sitting more upright than intended, which raises injury risk during a crash. The company identified this issue during post-production testing, prompted by a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Only Seats Made Before a Specific Date Are Affected

Not every Revolve180 LiteMax NXT car seat falls under this recall. The affected products were manufactured before April 1, 2025, and sold in the United States. Seats made on or after that date are not included. Parents can check whether their specific seat is affected by locating the product label with the model number and manufacturing date on the LockStrong belt-tensioning panel at the center of the car seat base.

Consumer Reports Had Already Flagged This Exact Concern

This recall aligns with findings Consumer Reports had already identified independently. CR’s fit-to-vehicle evaluations found the recline angle on this infant car seat was too upright for infants under 3 months old. An overly upright angle for a young infant can cause the child’s head to fall forward and potentially obstruct their airway, a concern separate from, but related to, the crash-safety issue prompting this recall.

Crash Testing Showed This Seat Offered Weaker Protection

Beyond the recline angle issue, Consumer Reports’ crash testing revealed a broader performance gap. Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT models manufactured in December 2024 earned CR’s “Basic” score, indicating less crash protection based on crash dummy injury measurements compared to other infant car seats tested. By contrast, the Evenflo LiteMax NXT on a non-rotating base earned a “Better” score, offering meaningfully stronger crash protection in the same testing.

You Don’t Have to Stop Using the Seat Immediately

Evenflo isn’t asking parents to discard these car seats outright while a fix is developed. The company says the seat can continue being used safely by following updated installation guidance. Options include installing the seat without its rotating base using carrier-only seat belt instructions, using a compatible non-rotating LiteMax NXT base, or installing the current rotating base along with a load leg for added stability.

A Free Repair Kit Is Already in Development

Evenflo is developing a repair kit specifically to fix the recline angle issue at no cost to owners. Registered owners will begin receiving notification letters starting September 1, 2026. Until that repair kit becomes available, affected families are encouraged to follow the interim installation guidance provided by Evenflo, or reach out to the company’s ParentLink team directly for more specific, seat-by-seat guidance.

This Is Evenflo’s Second Recall in Just a Few Weeks

This isn’t an isolated incident for the company. Just weeks before this recall, Evenflo recalled its REO by Revolve360 convertible car seat after discovering the headrest could shift from a higher to a lower position under certain crash-test conditions. A remedy for that separate issue is also currently under development, meaning Evenflo now has two active car seat recalls moving through repair development at the same time.

The Seat Still Works Fine Outside the Vehicle

Parents don’t need to stop using the product entirely while waiting for repairs. Evenflo confirmed the recalled car seat can still be used outside the vehicle as a standalone carrier or paired with a compatible stroller. Some recalled seats were sold as part of a larger travel system that’s also included in the recall, but the car seat component itself remains usable in these non-vehicle contexts without the recline concern applying.

Here’s Exactly How to Check If Your Seat Is Affected

Specific model numbers help identify which seats fall under this recall, including standalone car seats like the Cinder, Rose, and Jasper models, along with several travel system versions sold under the Shyft Intuiti and Omni Ultra lines. Parents unsure whether their seat is affected can contact Evenflo customer service directly at 800-233-5921, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or email [email protected] for direct confirmation and next steps.