Evenflo car seat expiration by model
Evenflo car seats last 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture, depending on the model. GarageDex lists 6 Evenflo seats: 2 last 10 years, 3 last 8 years and 1 last 6 years. Find yours below; each lifespan is quoted from Evenflo's own page or manual.
| Seat | Type | Lifespan from manufacture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony | All-in-one | 8 years | Guide |
| Evolve | Harness to booster | 8 years | Guide |
| Transitions | Harness to booster | 8 years | Guide |
| Tribute | Convertible | 6 years | Product page |
| Gold Revolve360 | Rotating | 10 years | Guide |
| Revolve360 Extend | Rotating | 10 years | Product page |
Evenflo also states a rule for its whole range: "At Evenflo, all of our car seats and booster seats now have a 10 year expiration from the date of manufacture." (source).
Where to find the date on a Evenflo seat
Evenflo says its expiration dates are on a label on the product, along with the model name, model number and date of manufacture.
When to replace a seat before it expires
- After a moderate or severe crash. NHTSA lists the conditions under which a seat can stay in use after a minor one: car seat use after a crash.
- When the label with the date of manufacture is missing and the maker cannot tell you the date from the serial number.
- When the seat has a recall that has not been fixed. Register the seat with its maker so recall notices reach you.
- When your child is past the seat's height or weight limit, whatever the date.
Before you throw an expired seat out, cut the harness straps and write EXPIRED on the shell so nobody picks it up and uses it.
Other brands
Every lifespan on this page is quoted from the seat maker's own product page, manual or expiration guide, and the quote was checked against that page on the date shown. If the label on your seat prints an expiration date, that date wins.