Evenflo · Child Car Seats
Evenflo Chase Plus 2-in-1 Booster Car Seat
Lower PFAS concern likely, but lack of transparency limits certainty, contact Evenflo directly if PFAS-free status matters to you.
This booster seat is primarily plastic and foam with fabric upholstery; no known PFAS-prone materials like water-resistant coatings or non-stick finishes are typical in this product category. Evenflo makes no public PFAS claim or disclosure. No third-party testing or certification data is publicly available for this specific model.
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Plastic shell, foam padding, fabric upholstery
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Chase Plus uses a plastic shell (likely polypropylene or similar commodity resin), polyurethane or polyether foam padding, and polyester-blend fabric upholstery. These materials are standard in the car seat category and chosen for crash protection, cushioning, and washability. Polyurethane foam can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when new, though this typically dissipates within days to weeks with ventilation. The plastic shell itself poses minimal leaching risk under normal use, since it sits above the child rather than contacting food or mouth.
The brand's record and disclosure
Evenflo is a major US car seat manufacturer owned by Dorel Industries and has a long history of CPSC compliance and recalls when issues arise. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content or manufacturing practices related to waterproofing or stain resistance treatments on this model. No major safety controversies specific to the Chase Plus are documented in public recall databases. Lack of transparency on PFAS and other chemical additives is typical of the car seat industry, not unique to Evenflo.
How it compares in its category
The Chase Plus is a mid-range booster with fabric upholstery (not leather or treated materials that might contain higher PFAS). Competitors like Graco and Safety 1st use similar plastic and foam construction. Some premium brands offer PFAS-free or low-chemical certifications, but the Chase Plus does not market such claims. Material hazard profiles are largely equivalent across this price and design tier.
If you buy it
Air out the seat for 24-48 hours after unboxing to reduce new-product VOC odor. Machine-wash the fabric cover every few months or after spills using mild detergent; do not dry-clean. Inspect foam and fabric for compression or tears annually; replace the seat if foam degrades significantly or straps show wear. Never expose the seat to prolonged heat (car trunk in summer) or direct sunlight for extended periods, as this can degrade plastics and foam. Check the expiration date (typically 6-10 years from manufacture) and replace if exceeded or after a moderate-to-severe crash.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam
New polyurethane foam padding may emit volatile organic compounds during the first few weeks. This is generally low-level in car seats due to limited enclosed space, but sensitive users (infants, hyperresponsive children) may notice odor. Airing out the seat before first use mitigates this.
Flame retardant additives in foam/fabric
US federal crib and car seat standards (CPSC 16 CFR 1219-1220 adjacent regulations) may require or incentivize flame-retardant treatments in padding. Evenflo does not publicly disclose which retardants are used (brominated, phosphorus-based, etc.). Actual exposure is minimal since the child sits on top of, not in contact with, internal foam for extended periods.
Heavy metals in fabric dyes or coatings
No recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Chase Plus fabric or dyes. Polyester-blend upholstery is not a known vector for heavy metal accumulation in this product category, though dyes used in manufacturing may contain trace metals in some supply chains. Not documented as a concern for this specific model.
Plastic shell degradation and particle shedding
Polypropylene and similar plastics used in car seat shells can become brittle or crack after years of temperature cycling and UV exposure in vehicles. Cracked plastic may shed small particles, though ingestion risk is low since the shell is above the child. Structural integrity loss is the primary safety concern, not chemical leaching.
PFAS in stain-resistant or water-resistant treatments
The Chase Plus fabric upholstery may be treated with stain-resistant finishes (common in car seats for durability). Such finishes can contain PFAS compounds, though Evenflo's PFAS-related transparency is limited. The brand has not issued public statements on whether this model is PFAS-free, so direct contact with the manufacturer is advisable if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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