CENTURY 2000STE CAR SEAT RECALL - #93C012000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
CENTURY 2000STE |
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| Manufacturer |
CENTURY PRODUCTS |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1991 - 4/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/1993 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/12/1993 |
| # Affected |
146,895 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
THE RED RELEASE BUTTON CAN ROTATE UPWARD IN A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE THE SHOULDER HARNESS. |
| Consequences |
THE BUCKLE RELEASE OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD IN THE SEAT. |
| Corrective action |
A KIT TO RETROFIT THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH A MODIFIED RELEASE BUTTON ASSEMBLY WILL BE PROVIDED TO CONSUMERS. CONSUMERS CAN CALL CENTURY AT 1-800-255-2220 TO OBTAIN THESE KITS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT; FMVSS 213.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CENTURY 2000 STE CHILD SAFETY SEATS WITH READ RELEASEBUTTONS; MODEL NUMBERS 4253, 4261, 4263, 4265, AND 4266; AND LOT NUMBERS ENDINGWITH 9112, 9201, 9202, 9203, AND 9204.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E012000) |
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