CENTURY 4450GD CAR SEAT RECALL - #90C002000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
CENTURY 4450GD |
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| Manufacturer |
CENTURY PRODUCTS |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1988 - 11/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/1990 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/1990 |
| # Affected |
66,618 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
THESE SAFETY SEATS EXCEED THE POST IMPACT BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENT OF 16 LBS. MAXIMUM DURING TESTING. NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 213.W. |
| Consequences |
IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, THIS COULD PREVENT THE ADULT OR PARENT FROM QUICKLY REMOVING THE CHILD FROM THE CAR SEAT, CREATING A FURTHER SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE CHILD. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE HARNESS ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW VERSION THAT INCLUDES A MODIFIED LATCH TORQUE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT; FMVSS 213.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODELS 4450GD, 4460FE, AND 4475GA.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E002000) |
| See also |
CENTURY 4450GD Recall for CHILD SEAT
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