DOREL SAFETY 1ST CAR SEAT RECALL - #02C027000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT : HANDLE (INFANT)
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
DOREL SAFETY 1ST |
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| Manufacturer |
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2002 - 2/13/2002 |
| Recalled on |
5/15/2002 |
| Influenced by |
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/2002 |
| # Affected |
26,454 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT:HANDLE (INFANT) |
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| Description |
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY 1ST OR BEATRIX POTTER DESIGNER 22 INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2002, MODELS 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA. WHEN USED AS A CARRIER, THE HANDLE MAY SLIP FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY BUCKLED INTO THE SEAT, THE CHILD CAN FALL OUT IF THE CARRIER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. |
| Corrective action |
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 800-536-1090. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E027000) |
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