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Paige of Kingsland TX (05/12/08)
i bought an evanflo elect. breast pump at walmart for about $50.00, and have experienced most of the same problems the wemon here have complained about as well, nonly was the pump extreemly painfull because of the sucktion, but the milk wouldent evan fall into the collection tube, it just spilled out around the suction cup, for the life of me i still dont know why because i was doing everything the manual told me too.
This product should be tken off the market, DISGUSTED WITH EVANFLO i cant afford a 250 modela however i will be getting in contact with my wic office because they will supply a modela dual breast pump to any mother wo cant afford one who has to go back to work or school.
Ellie of Lynnwood WA (11/25/07)
I have purchased the same Evenflo single breastpump twice now. The first time I had no problems with it with my first child. This time it's the complete opposite! I've been pumping only on occasion for about a month now....and all of a sudden it started having HORRIBLE leaking problems! In the pumping manual it comes with it talks about staying relaxed as possible but how can you stay relaxed when you feel disgusting from being covered in breastmilk? Not only that, it's also losing suction. I'm more upset about all the breastmilk getting wasted (it's like losing GOLD) and leaking all over the place (it literally sprays out the pump!). Anyways, I will never buy anything Evenflo from this experience. I really can't afford another pump either, this is money down the drain.
Marie of Northridge CA (05/31/07)
I have an Avent manual breast pump but wanted to own an electric one in order for me to pump more milk for my daughter. A friend of mine gave me an Evenflo Comfort Select electric breast pump as a present. Though there was a warning regarding the return policy, I excitedly opened the package and at the back of my mind I was thinking that if the product is not good then manufacturing it should have been stopped. To my disappointment, the pump doesn't work as I expected. After 1hr of pumping, I only get 1.5 oz of milk. I tried using it for 3 days and the same thing happens. The manual pump that I have works even better. It is really a waste of money. That was the only time that I researched about their product fr om the Internet and found out numerous complaints. I called up their customer service to demand for a return. They promised me that they will be returning back the money that I spent only after I ship the item.
I am not sure if they will really be refunding the amount I spent (before tax). Aside from the inconvenience of owning the said pump (which I expected to work well), I need to spend for the shipping fee. One more thing, I need to wait for 5-6 weeks just in order to get my money back. It's really a waste of money and time. Aside from the bad quality of their product,they do not have good customer service.
Shellyne of Killeen TX (05/04/07)
I bought a Evenflo breast pump when my daughtr was 3months. It worked great the first mnth but after a month it would not pump at all. The first time I used it in 2 hours I could pump 3 9oz bottles, now i cant even pump one four oz bottle in three. I work ten hours a day and, can't even pump one bottle for my child. If I need to pump milk for my daughter I would have to start 3 hours an advance.
Kelly of Fairfield ID (03/21/07)
We purchased the Evenflo Elan Dual electric Pump prior to the birth of my daughter in October 2006. I was on maternity leave and therefore did not have the real need to use the pump until I was getting ready to go back to work. Basically, it is like all the other complaints on this site - it worked great about the first month and then it worked horribly. The motor was sketchy and would seem to skip and got really loud and there were times where it really labored to pump. I was very concerned about this causing problems with my milk supply.
Apparently, Evenflo is aware of this problem, because I called them after learning I had a 90 day warranty from date of purchase and the store wouldn't return it for me. They went ahead and replaced the motor for me, but the same thing has happened again. We spent $160.00 on this pump and now we have gone and purchased a $250 Medela pump that works and guarantees their motor for 1 year. Something needs to be done about their product.
This has caused my milk supply to decrease until I purchased the new pump. In between that time I was left with engorged breasts which made life very uncomfortable.
Kati of Westlake Village CA (02/21/07)
I was given the Elan Dual Electric Breast Pump by my mother as a gift for my baby shower. Since I got it several months before I gave birth I never even opened it until recently. I breast fed exclusively for the first two months of my beautiful sons life but as I prepared to go back to work, I needed to start pumping. I have been using the Elan Dual Electric Breast Pump for about two months now and I have noticed it is getting louder and louder and louder and at least twice every time I pump (which is about 5 times a day)the motor skips a beat ...like it's getting ready to give out.
This is an almost $200 dollar item, there is no reason that after three months of proper use that it should already be failing. And it's not just the motor. The bag is falling apart. The hoses are all gross and so are the sheilds and there isn't anywhere that you can go buy part replacements. I have emailed customer service at evenflo and I have called and argued with everyone and I have gotten zero cooperation.
Since I rely heavily on this product to feed my son and I can't wait four to six hours let alone four to six weeks to get this resolved...I have purchased a replacement pump for $250. A Medela Pump in Style. I will never purchase another evenflo product again...not a single one. And I will advice all my friends, neighbors, co workers, and strangers to avoid them as well. Not that I've had problems with their other products but if they can be so non responsive with such a crucial, life altering (for my son) problem...how worthless will they be with something less crucial?
Elizabeth of Costa Mesa CA (12/15/06)
I gave birth to my baby boy on october 31st. I had a really hard time breastfeeding my baby and still do after almost 2 months. My husband purchased an evenflo breast electric pump to make my life easier. After 2 weeks it stop working.The suction was on MAX but it sucked nothing. My baby didn't want the bottle and I was upset because I wasn't able to feed him. I went back to target and ask for an exchange, of course I wasn't able to! I was very upset. But I needed something. They were out of all of their breastpumps except the one I was returning. I had no choice but to purchase one again.
49.99 Same exactly thing happend. It was waste of money!! and I wanted back.I will tell every new mothers not to buy them at all untill I get my money back. Now I am on a search of a better quality pump and will not be evenflo again
Desirae of Vernon CT (12/11/06)
I bought an evenflo pump from target so I could pump in between feeding. When I first use the I pump I produced 4 oz in fifteen minutes I could get pass that 4 oz, 2 0z per breast. Which was unusual because I also had a manual and could produce 4 0z per breast every two hours. So all day and all night I try to pump because My breast were Coming engorged and Could not produce a single drop also My baby was not receiving any milk while nursing. This product should be investigated and taken off the shelves of stores. This company is selling a product the is damaging the women breast and probably staving some children in result
The pump is to slow for use. Can stop milk flow, then in result breas become engorged and painful no relief because it clogges your nipple ducts
Naomi of Victoria TX (11/08/06)
I have not had my breast pump for two weeks and the motor has stopped. I expressed 6- 4oz of milk per day and it worked well in the beginning. The day before it gave out, I was able to pump about an ounce after an hour of expressing.
I lost $30.00. The engourgement was horrible.
Kelly of Petersburg VA (10/03/06)
My son was born Aug.7, 2006. I had been breasting exclusively to build up my milk supply. After 2 weeks I started to pump in between feedings. Everything was going well with the pump, that is until the milk started get clogged and backed up into the pump and the horn. I continued to use the pumps thinking that it was normal. I have been using the pump for 8 weeks now and it just died.
I purchased a new pump the same brand the same day. When I brought it home, the pump did not work. It was suctioning my milk out. I wanted to return it and was informed by Walmart that I would have to call the manufacture. I called the manufacture, they tried to help with the problem. The same steps given to me over the phone were the same steps already listed in the manual. No help at all. To return the product I would have to pay for the shipping cost and would not get a refund or exchange for another 4-6 weeks. So what am I supposed to do in the mean time. I have already spent about $80 on two pumps. Do I really want to take a chance of spending more money.
I very skeptical about purchasing any brand of breast pumps. I want to continue to breast feed my child, but what am I to do.
Nicole of Chicopee MA (03/28/06)
My first day back to work, my Evenflo Breast Pump broke on my lunch. I only got 7 weeks of use from this pump, and on the day I really needed it, it stops working, the motor broke on it. This product is a waste of money.
Now I have to go out and buy a brand new pump, I should have just bought a medela pump from the start, now I have to dish out at least another 70 dollars, I will never buy anything from evenflo again!!!!
Lorie of Lake MS (10/31/05)
I had a baby on August 1, 2005 and decided to breast feed. I purchased an Evenflo Dual Breast Pump from Wal-Mart and used it for about 3 weeks when all of a sudden while pumping, it caught on fire. I had to go and purchase another pump (I bought the same kind). This second pump worked for about the same time and then just quit pumping. I called Wal-Mart to see about exchanging it and was informed that they did not exchange breast pumps. I have had three (3) Evenflo pumps and had to go and buy another pump tonight (10-31-05) because the third and final one burned up. I am very dissatisfied with Evenflo products and will not recommend them to anyone.
Carmela of San Diego CA (08/01/05)
I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on July 29, 2005. I had bought the electric breast pump so it could help me out at nights. Also so my husband can participate with feeding. I had bought this product to save time and money instead of buying formula's but it isn't working. My husband and I have done everything for it to work. I would like to know if there is any way to get my money back or to get another one. The suction doesn't work and we have tried everything. We barely got it out of the package and the breastpump isn't working.
Destiny of Sunvalley CA (07/17/05)
Evenflo Battery/Electric Breast Pump Kit, Model #52131 this product needs to be recalled, I bought it and it leaks, clogs up, and the electric plug does not have a good connection so it stopped working! Evenflo needs to give everyone their money back
Tina of Roxbury Crossing MA (04/27/05)
I bought an Evenflo Comfort Select Auto-Cycle Breast Pump. I have been using it since I got home from the hospital on 4/21. From almost the first day the problems began. The milk often did not drop from the collection chamber into the bottle. Now the power shorts out unless I am holding the cord in exactly the right spot and although I was able to use the pump with batteries once, the second time I tried it did not work, even with brand new batteries.
Since I bought the pump well before my due date; my limited warranty has already expired. I will be purchasing a new pump but it will not be an Evenflo.
Sunita of East Meadow NY (01/09/05)
I purchased the Evenflo battery/adapter operated breast pump as I soon plan to work. I tried pumping with the help of the adapter. From day 1, at the low suction level itself I was unable to pump comfortably. I moaned through out and could pump a max of 2oz in 40 minutes! I couldn't pump more than that through out the day. My nipples got very sore. By day 3, one of my breasts developed white spots and hurt real bad when my son sucked through that breast. I had a dreadful experience in just 4 days.
Thinking I was sensitive I shared my experience with some of my friends and realised they too have had such torturing experiences with Evenflo battery/electric breast pumps. Such appliances shouldn't be available in the market. The worst case is these are not refundable. Steps need to be taken in such serious cases.
Nicole of Dora AL (07/30/03)
The adapter that goes with my Evenflo breast pump is not working. i have only has my pump for one month. my Son was born june 1,2003. And the pump is not as strong when you use only battery's.
Kelly of Greenfield MA (6/8/01):
I bought an Evenflo Press & Pump Battery/Electric Breast Pump Kit, Model #52131 and have not even had it 7 weeks and the motor has blown. I was extremely unhappy as I am working fulltime and depended on this to work. Since I cannot return this back to Walmart, I am requesting that you send me a new pump or at least my money back for the product.
Also why is it you only give "one!!" silicone nipple adapter? When having to reattach the bottle each time it wears on this piece and it ends up splitting.
Having to find other means to pump until I receive a new pump from you or my money returned. I'm frustrated because to spend the money on a product and not have it last a sufficient amount of time is very frustrating.
Nicole of Dora AL (7/30/03):
The adapter that goes with my Evenflo breast pump is not working. I have only had my pump for one month. My son was born june 1,2003. And the pump is not as strong when you use only battery's.
Tamara of Noblesville IN (6/11/03):
I purchased an Evenflo Manual Breast Pump for $30.00 at Wal-Mart thinking that it would be a good product to use in giving my baby the best that I can while still giving her a bottle.
When I got the pump home and took it out I noticed at once that it was made of very cheap plastic. When I tried using it I got very little result with a lot of work, mainly because the pump was leaking all over the place and also the milk was backing up underneath the rubber suction cup. Normally I would have returned it to the store, but I plainly says on the box that pumps cannot be returned.
Melissa of Abilene KS writes (9/12/00):
On June 26 2000, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Wanting to do anything I possibly could for my baby's health, I made the personal decision to breastfeed. Trusting the Evenflo name with the health and safety of myself and my child, I decided to purchase their Personal Comfort breast pump. Evenflo had been a name I heard for years, and knew many people who trusted it.
I knew nothing about breast pumps, but for a price of over $85.00 and a name like Evenflo, I thought I was making an educated decision. At first I had no problems with the pump. My husband purchased it for me on the 1st of July, and I used it occasionally with no problems. I had to return to work on August 8th, and began to use it several times a day. For a while I had no problems with it. The speed and vacuum knobs began to come off, but they were easy to put back on.
But after only 2 weeks back to work, my milk supply had diminished drastically. I went from pumping about 4-6 ozs in 40 minutes (which is, as I know now, a ridiculous amount of time) to pumping about 2-3 ozs. After only 3 1/2 weeks back to work, my milk production had dwindled to about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ozs per pumping session. This is not enough to feed my baby!
I tried everything thinking it was my fault that my supply had gone down. Maybe I have too much stress. Maybe since she's sleeping though the night, my body can't make enough milk. Maybe this, maybe that. I tried staying home with my baby and nursing every 2 hours. I even tried an over-the-counter herbal suppliment called Fenugreek to increase my production. My breasts seemed fuller, but I was not able to pump any more milk than before. I could hand express about as much as I was able to get in a pumping session.
I considered giving up. I knew breastfeeding was the single best thing I could do for my baby, but how could I continue when I was not even making enough to feed her? I felt helpless and blamed myself. But I started doing some research, also. I talked to many other breastfeeding moms, and many of them said the same thing. Most of them advised against the Evenflo pump, and had many, many complaints ranging from decreased milk production to injury because of improper suction.
Upset that I had invested so much money into this and found out it wasn't worth a penny, I decided I would have to get another pump when I could afford it. But now I have no choice. Yesterday the pump was working fine, and today it just quit. The suck and release action stopped, and now all it does is suck. I could get this effect with a vacuum cleaner...what I need is a breast pump. I am very disappointed with the quality and performance of this product. I have come to the conclusion that this company cares nothing about me or my child. How else do you justify putting a product on the market like this?
I have talked to many mothers, and have heard similar stories about Gerber breast pump, although I have no first hand experience. Although it's somewhat embarassing for some women to talk about this subject, and many new mothers don't seek out information about it, I believe it's very important that women know about this. Breastfeeding is a hard enough decision to make and stick with without the problem of a product that hurts your efforts more than it helps them. I am very disappointed with this product, and believe every mother should know about it.
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