Evenflo Revolve360 Slim Recall 2026: EPS Foam Access Creates Potential Choking Hazard

The Evenflo Revolve360 Slim recall is a voluntary recall of certain Gold Revolve360 Slim and Revolve360 Slim rotating car seats because children seated in some units can reach behind the headrest cushion, pick at the EPS foam inside, and dislodge small pieces that could be a choking hazard if placed in the mouth. About 325,000 seats are affected in the United States, covering model numbers that begin with 3681 and manufactured between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024. This is not a crash safety recall: Evenflo and NHTSA both state that the issue does not affect the safety or integrity of the car seat in a crash, and the foam itself is non-toxic. If you own one of these seats, check the model number and manufacture date on your seat label, register your seat with Evenflo if you have not already, and Evenflo will send you a free repair kit with a protective tape seal and installation instructions. You may continue to use the seat while you wait for the kit as long as the headrest foam is intact and out of your child’s reach.

At a Glance: Key Facts About This Recall

What Exactly Is Wrong With the Revolve360 Slim?

The headrest of the Revolve360 Slim contains EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam padding under the fabric cover. This foam is there to cushion the child’s head and manage energy in the headrest area. In the recalled Slim models, the bottom edge of that foam is not adequately sealed off from a curious child’s fingers. A child seated in the car seat, often while waiting in a parked car or in traffic, can reach up behind or under the cushion, pick at the foam, and break off small pieces.

Evenflo’s factory design does include white tape on areas of the headrest EPS foam intended to block exactly this kind of picking, but the tape does not extend far enough to cover the whole vulnerable edge. Some children figured out how to get past the taped areas and pick at the foam underneath the cover. Once a piece is dislodged, it becomes a small object in reach of a young child, and if the child puts it in the mouth or nose, it can present a choking hazard.

It is important to understand what this recall is and what it is not. It is not a recall of the rotating mechanism, and it is not a recall of the seat’s crash performance. NHTSA’s recall report states plainly that the headrest foam is not adequately secured away from the child, and both Evenflo and NHTSA describe the risk as a choking hazard, increasing the risk of injury only through choking, not through crash performance. Evenflo has stated that it has no knowledge of any incidents resulting in injury at this time.

What Is EPS Foam and Is It Toxic?

EPS stands for expanded polystyrene. It is the same type of stiff, lightweight white foam used as padding and impact absorption in many child restraints and helmets. Evenflo has confirmed that the foam in these seats is non-toxic. That matters if your child has already mouthed or swallowed a piece, because the concern is the physical choking risk, not chemical poisoning. Even so, a non-toxic foam chunk can still block an airway, which is why any sign that your child has been picking at the headrest foam should be treated as an immediate safety concern: stop using the seat and contact Evenflo’s ParentLink team right away at 1-800-233-5921 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-0749 in Canada.

Which Seats Are Affected by the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim Recall?

The recall covers certain Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim and Evenflo Revolve360 Slim car seats manufactured between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024. Affected seats are identified by model number, not by color or by where you bought the seat. Every recalled model number begins with 3681. Because Evenflo made many variants and colorways of the Slim during that window, there is a long list of specific model numbers. NHTSA advises owners to refer to Evenflo’s official recall report for the specific model and color information rather than relying on the product name alone.

The model numbers listed in connection with this recall include the following:

Two things matter more than the list itself. First, the model number prefix is the fastest screen: if the model number on your seat’s label begins with 3681, your seat falls in the group of interest and you should check the manufacture date next. Second, the exact manufacture date range can vary by model, so a seat with a 3681 model number and a manufacture date between December 2022 and December 2024 should be treated as potentially affected until you confirm otherwise through Evenflo or the NHTSA record.

Seats That Are NOT Part of This Recall

Evenflo has published a clear list of Revolve360 models that are not impacted, because the Revolve line has several closely related products and parents understandably confuse them. The following are not part of the 25C010 recall:

• Revolve360 Slim models with numbers beginning in CS2601. These versions have the Seat Release Lock located at the front of the base and are not affected.
• Revolve360 Slim models with numbers beginning in 3682. These are newer production that has been updated with the protective tape seal at the factory.
• Original Revolve360 models. These are the All-in-One models rated for rear-facing up to 40 lbs, and they have a different headrest design.
• Revolve360 Extend models. These are also All-in-One models with a high back booster mode, and the booster shoulder belt guide covers the headrest area children could otherwise reach.

The reason the non-Slim models are excluded is physical: the Revolve360 and Revolve360 Extend have different headrest designs, and the plastic shoulder belt guide used in booster mode covers the area of the headrest a child could pick at. The Slim is a convertible seat without a booster mode, so its headrest and cover design are different, which is why the issue is specific to the Slim.

How to Check Whether Your Seat Is Recalled

Do not guess from the product name, the color, or where you bought it. Evenflo’s instructions for finding the information are simple and take only a few minutes:

1. Rotate the seat to the side-facing position. The white product label is on the back of the car seat shell. Rotating the Slim to face sideways exposes the label so you can read it.
2. Read the model number. Look for the model number on the white label. If it begins with 3681, your seat is in the recalled group of models.
3. Read the date of manufacture. The same label shows when the seat was made. Affected seats were manufactured between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024, with per-model date ranges that Evenflo’s recall report details.
4. Check the manual storage location. Evenflo notes that the white label with the date of manufacture and model number is on the instruction manual storage location on the back of the shell, so check there if the main label is hard to read.
5. If you cannot find the label or the numbers are unclear, call Evenflo. The ParentLink Consumer Care team can help you identify your seat. Call 1-800-233-5921 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-0749 in Canada, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM EST, or email parentlink@evenflo.com.

If the model number begins with 3681 and the manufacture date falls in the affected window, register your seat (see the registration section below) so Evenflo can send your free repair kit. Even if your seat turns out not to be affected, registering is still smart practice for any car seat you own.

Is It Still Safe to Use the Seat While You Wait for the Fix?

Yes, with one important condition. This is the part of the recall that causes the most confusion, especially when retailers like Amazon and Target send alarming messages telling parents to stop using the seat immediately. Here is what the official sources actually say:

Evenflo’s position, published on its official U.S. and Canada recall pages, is that families may continue to use their car seats safely if the foam remains intact and out of reach. The company states: you can continue to use your Revolve360 Slim safely as long as your child has not been able to reach or remove the foam in the headrest. If you notice your child accessing the foam, please stop using the seat and contact the ParentLink Consumer Care team.

Why the confident guidance? Because the defect does not affect crash safety. The seat’s harness, shell, rotation mechanism, and installation system are all intact and perform as designed in a crash. The risk is limited to choking on picked-off foam pieces. That means a seat whose foam is untouched is doing its primary job, protecting your child in a collision, just as well as it always did.

Practically speaking, this is what parents should do:

• Inspect the headrest now. Look at the bottom edge of the headrest, under and behind the cushion, for loose pieces, crumbly edges, or missing chunks of white foam. If everything is intact and covered, the seat is fine to keep using.
• Watch your child for picking behavior. The incident reports describe children actively picking at the foam. If your child is the kind who picks at things, check the headrest regularly, especially after longer rides.
• If your child has accessed or swallowed foam, stop using the seat and call Evenflo immediately. Call 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada). Evenflo states that no injuries are known to date, but a picked-apart headrest needs the remedy applied before the seat goes back into service.
• Install the remedy kit as soon as it arrives. Do not set the envelope aside. The tape seal is what closes the access point for good.

What the Remedy Is and How to Get the Free Kit

The remedy is refreshingly simple: Evenflo will mail owners an additional tape seal plus easy-to-follow installation instructions, free of charge. Once applied according to Evenflo’s instructions, the additional tape protects the entire bottom edge of the headrest foam so children cannot reach it. Evenflo’s recall page asks owners not to make a homemade repair and not to return the seat to a retailer. Use the official kit.

How the kit gets to you:

• Registered owners are first in line. Evenflo states that free recall repair kits will be sent to all customers for whom Evenflo has contact information, including registered owners of all recalled models. If you registered your seat when you bought it, Evenflo already knows how to reach you.
• Owner notification letters were mailed on October 31, 2025. If you registered your seat, keep your mailing address current so your kit reaches you.
• Kits began shipping in early November 2025. If you have not received yours yet, register your seat now so Evenflo can send it.
• Not registered? Contact Evenflo directly. Call the ParentLink team at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST, or email parentlink@evenflo.com, and provide your model number and manufacture date so they can send your kit.
• Do not return the seat to the store. Evenflo explicitly asks owners not to attempt to return the car seat to a retailer. The seat is not being pulled from use; it is being repaired with the kit.

The U.S. registration page is at evenflo.com’s product registration page, and the official recall page with the model checker is at evenflo.com/pages/revolve360-slim-recall-u-s-canada. If you bought your seat through Amazon or Target, you may also receive a retailer safety notice. Those notices have been more alarming than the official guidance, so go by Evenflo’s recall page and NHTSA’s record, not by the retailer email.

How to Register Your Seat With Evenflo

Registration is the single most important action an owner of an affected seat can take, because it is how Evenflo gets your free kit to you. Here is how to do it in each country:

Registering in the United States

Visit Evenflo’s product registration page at evenflo.com/pages/product-registration and enter your seat’s details, including the model number and date of manufacture from the white label on the back of the shell. If you registered at purchase but have moved, update your contact information so the kit reaches your current address. If online registration is not working for you, call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 during weekday hours.

Registering in Canada

Canadian owners can register at registration.evenflo.com/evenflo/ca/carseats or call Evenflo Canada at 1-800-265-0749 (an alternate line listed on the Canadian recall page is 1-937-773-3971). You need to register to receive the remedy kits, whether for the foam issue, the label issue, or the rear-facing installation issue described in the Canadian recalls below.

Canadian Owners: Three Separate Transport Canada Recalls

If you are in Canada, your seat is covered by three separate Transport Canada recalls, not one. Evenflo’s Canadian recall page, at evenflo.ca/pages/revolve360-slim-canada-recall, describes three distinct issues affecting certain Revolve360 Slim models sold in Canada. The affected Canadian models are: 36812449C, 36812449CPOP, 36812450C, 36812467C, 36812470C, and 36812470CV. Other model numbers are not impacted.

Recall 2025-372: Rear-Facing Installation Compliance

Certain seats may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations with respect to dynamic testing when installed in a rear-facing position using the vehicle seat belt and tether. A child seat that does not meet the Canadian requirements could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Transport Canada assigned recall number 2025-372 to this issue. The non-compliance does not exist in other modes of operation, such as forward-facing installation or rear-facing installation using the Universal Anchorage System (UAS/LATCH). To address it, Evenflo provides a free remedy kit to all registered owners, available since September 15, 2025. Until the remedy kit is installed, do not use the vehicle seat belt to install the seat rear-facing.

Recall 2025-401: French Warning Label

The French-language warning label affixed to these products (but not the English label) omits a statement that the tether should be used when the seat is installed in rear-facing mode, even though that is recommended in the instructions. The French label also refers to use of the product in booster mode, even though that is not one of the use-modes for which the seat is suitable or certified. A car seat installed in a manner inconsistent with the instructions could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Transport Canada assigned recall number 2025-401 to this issue. The remedy is a free kit including a replacement French-language warning label, also available since September 15, 2025.

Recall 2025-497: Headrest Foam Choking Hazard

This is the Canadian counterpart of the U.S. NHTSA 25C010 recall described throughout this article. Evenflo has received reports that children restrained in the recalled models have been able to access the foam headrest under the cloth cover, pick off pieces of the foam, and place them in their nose or mouth. Ingestion of small foam pieces could present a choking hazard. Transport Canada assigned recall number 2025-497 to this issue. The remedy is a second free kit containing a protective tape seal that can be applied to the headrest foam, available since early November 2025. The seat may continue to be used as long as the headrest foam has not been accessed by the child.

What Canadian Owners Should Do Right Now

Evenflo’s guidance for Canadian owners combines all three recalls. Provided your child has not accessed the foam headrest, you may continue to use your car seat in the rear-facing position if installed using the UAS, and the seat is also safe for use in the forward-facing position. There is also no crash-related safety risk for children less than 4.9 kg (11 lbs). The seat should always be installed in accordance with its instructions, which recommend use of the tether in all use modes, and the seat should not be used as a booster. The affected seats should not be returned to retailers or the company. Consumers must register their child seat online or call Evenflo’s customer service line to receive the remedy kits. If you have not yet registered your car seat, have moved, or have any questions about this recall, contact Evenflo Canada at 1-937-773-3971 or 1-800-265-0749. Products may also be registered at registration.evenflo.com/evenflo/ca/carseats.

Recall Timeline: How This Unfolded

U.S. vs. Canada: The Recalls Side by Side

Buying a New Revolve360 Slim Now: How to Tell Recalled vs. Fixed Stock

Evenflo is still selling the Revolve360 Slim, and the fixed production exists. Here is how to tell what you are looking at, whether you are shopping new, open-box, or secondhand:

• Model numbers beginning with 3682 are fixed at the factory. These newer Slim models have the protective tape seal already installed and are not part of the recall.
• Model numbers beginning with CS2601 are a different version. These have the Seat Release Lock at the front of the base and are not affected.
• Model numbers beginning with 3681 are the recalled generation. If you see a new-in-box 3681 seat still on a shelf, it is from the recalled production run. Check the manufacture date on the box or label. If it falls between December 2022 and December 2024, it is affected and should get the remedy kit. Retailers have been notifying buyers, but old stock can linger, so check for yourself.
• Check the manufacture date even on fixed models. A 3681-prefix seat made after the recall production window, or any 3682 or CS2601 seat, is outside the recall regardless of purchase date.
• Secondhand seats deserve the same check. If you buy or borrow a used Revolve360 Slim, read the model number and manufacture date on the seat label before using it, inspect the headrest foam for picking damage, and register the seat with Evenflo under your own name and address so you receive recall notices and kits.

If Your Child Has Picked at the Foam: What to Do Step by Step

Stay calm. The foam is non-toxic, and Evenflo reports no known injuries from this issue. Here is the practical order of operations:

1. Remove any foam pieces from your child’s mouth or hands. Check between fingers, in pockets of the harness, and in the seat crevices.
2. Watch for choking signs. If your child is coughing, gagging, drooling more than usual, breathing noisily, or you suspect a piece may have been swallowed and is causing distress, treat it as an emergency and seek medical care. If your child seems completely fine and you can account for the pieces, monitor normally.
3. Stop using the seat until the remedy is applied. Evenflo’s guidance is explicit: if your child has been able to reach or remove the foam, stop using the seat.
4. Call Evenflo’s ParentLink team. Reach them at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST, or email parentlink@evenflo.com. Tell them your model number and manufacture date and describe what happened. They will get your repair kit to you and answer questions.
5. Consider reporting to NHTSA as well. You can file a complaint with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation through safercar.gov. Manufacturer reports drive recalls, and yours adds to the official record.
6. Keep any dislodged foam pieces. If a piece came off, save it in a bag in case a doctor or Evenflo needs to see what was involved.

Preventing Access While You Wait for the Kit

There is no substitute for the official repair kit, and Evenflo asks owners not to make homemade repairs. That said, watchful habits while you wait are reasonable and consistent with the official guidance:

• Check the headrest before each ride. A quick look at the bottom edge of the headrest takes seconds and catches new picking early.
• Keep the seat’s fabric cover positioned correctly. A properly seated cover is the first barrier between little fingers and the foam.
• Redirect picking behavior. If your toddler is a picker, offering a small car-only toy or teether for their hands can keep curious fingers busy on long rides.
• Do not wrap, glue, or tape the headrest yourself. Wait for Evenflo’s kit. Household tape can fail, leave residue, or be peeled off by the same child, and adhesives near a car seat are not something to improvise.
• Keep the receipt, box labels, or order confirmation. You may need the model number and purchase details when you call Evenflo, and they help if you ever need proof of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I keep using my Revolve360 Slim while waiting for the repair kit?

Yes, as long as the headrest foam is intact and out of your child’s reach. Evenflo’s official guidance states that families may continue to use their car seats safely if the foam remains intact and out of reach. This is not a crash safety recall, so the seat still protects your child in a collision. Stop using the seat only if your child has been able to reach or remove the foam, and call Evenflo’s ParentLink team at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada) in that case.

How do I get the free remedy kit?

Register your seat with Evenflo so the company has your contact information, and a free repair kit will be mailed to you. The kit includes easy-to-follow instructions and a special tape seal to cover the foam access points. In the U.S., register at evenflo.com’s product registration page; in Canada, register at registration.evenflo.com/evenflo/ca/carseats. You can also call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST, or email parentlink@evenflo.com. Owner letters were mailed October 31, 2025, and kits have been shipping since early November 2025.

Is the headrest foam toxic if my child swallowed some?

Evenflo confirms the foam is non-toxic. The danger is choking, not poisoning. If your child seems fine and you can account for any pieces, there is no chemical concern, but watch your child and call your pediatrician if anything worries you. If your child is coughing, gagging, or having trouble breathing, treat it as an emergency and seek medical care right away.

What about Canadian models? Are they part of a different recall?

Canadian Revolve360 Slim models are covered by three separate Transport Canada recalls: 2025-497 for the same headrest foam choking hazard as the U.S. recall, 2025-372 for a rear-facing installation compliance issue when using the vehicle seat belt and tether, and 2025-401 for a French warning label that omits the rear-facing tether statement and incorrectly mentions booster mode. The affected Canadian model numbers are 36812449C, 36812449CPOP, 36812450C, 36812467C, 36812470C, and 36812470CV. Canadian owners receive two free remedy kits: one for 2025-372 and 2025-401 (available since September 15, 2025) and one for 2025-497 (available since early November 2025). Full details are on Evenflo Canada’s recall page at evenflo.ca/pages/revolve360-slim-canada-recall.

I just bought a new Revolve360 Slim. Is it affected?

It depends on the model number and manufacture date, not the purchase date. If the model number begins with 3682, the seat has the factory-installed protective tape seal and is not affected. If it begins with CS2601, it is a different version and not affected. If it begins with 3681, check the manufacture date on the seat label: if it falls between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024, it is part of the recalled production and you should register it and request the free kit.

Does this recall affect the seat’s revolving feature or crash safety?

No. The recall is unrelated to the rotation mechanism and unrelated to crash performance. NHTSA’s recall report and Evenflo both state that the issue does not affect the safety or integrity of the car seat in the event of a crash. The harness, shell, base, and installation system are unchanged, and the seat still provides the protection it was designed for.

Can I just put my own tape on the headrest?

Evenflo says no. The official guidance is to request the free recall repair kit and follow Evenflo’s installation instructions exactly. Household tape may not adhere reliably, can be peeled off by the same child, and can leave residue on the seat. The factory-designed tape seal is made to stay in place and cover the full vulnerable edge.

I bought my seat secondhand. Am I still covered by the recall?

Yes. The recall covers the seat, not the original buyer. Find the model number and manufacture date on the white label on the back of the shell, inspect the headrest foam for any picking damage before using the seat, and register the seat with Evenflo under your own name and current address so you receive the free remedy kit and any future notices. If the foam has been picked apart, do not use the seat until the remedy is applied.

Where exactly is the model number on my seat?

On the white product label located on the back of the car seat shell. Rotate the Revolve360 Slim to the side-facing position and look at the instruction manual storage location on the back of the shell; the white label there shows both the model number and the date of manufacture. If the label is missing or unreadable, call Evenflo’s ParentLink team at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada) for help identifying your seat.

What if Amazon or Target told me to stop using the seat immediately?

Those retailer notices are well intentioned but more alarming than the official guidance. Amazon and Target notify purchasers about recalls, but in this case their messages tell customers to stop using the seat immediately, which goes beyond what Evenflo and NHTSA recommend. Follow the official recall pages: you may continue to use the seat while waiting for the kit as long as the headrest foam is intact and out of reach. If your child has accessed the foam, stop using the seat and contact Evenflo.

Official Sources and Where to Go Next

For the most current and authoritative information, go straight to the official recall pages:

• Evenflo U.S. recall page: evenflo.com/pages/revolve360-slim-recall-u-s-canada (NHTSA recall 25C010; includes the model checker, FAQs, and registration links)
• Evenflo Canada recall page: evenflo.ca/pages/revolve360-slim-canada-recall (Transport Canada recalls 2025-372, 2025-401, and 2025-497)
• U.S. registration: evenflo.com/pages/product-registration
• Canada registration: registration.evenflo.com/evenflo/ca/carseats
• Phone: ParentLink Consumer Care at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-800-265-0749 (Canada), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST
• Email: parentlink@evenflo.com

Recalls can feel scary, but this one is a good example of the safety system working as designed: reports came in, the company investigated, a defect was identified, and a free fix is going out to every owner on record. The seat you bought is still the safe seat you bought. Check your label, register your seat, keep an

eye on the headrest, and install the kit when it arrives. For more safety coverage from CarSeatHaven, visit carseathaven.com.

Evenflo has issued other recalls as well; see our guide to the Evenflo All4One recall for another example.

For more on rotating seats generally, see our best rotating car seat comparison.

Aiden

Aiden is the founder and editor of CarSeatHaven. He researches NHTSA safety standards, AAP guidance, manufacturer manuals, and recall notices, and turns them into plain-language car seat guides for parents.