BABYHOOD 8200 CAR SEAT RECALL - #93C032000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
BABYHOOD 8200 |
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| Manufacturer |
BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1992 - 6/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
4/6/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/1995 |
| # Affected |
3,100 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. |
| Corrective action |
BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS. |
| Notes |
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000) |
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