OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
01C052000
Child Seat
Reported Oct 9, 2001 · SAFELINE KIDS, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 1996-1999 SIT'N'STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 1996, AND JUNE 30, 1999. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE SIT'N'STROLL WAS RECOMMENDED FOR USAGE IN THE REAR-FACING SEATING CONFIGURATION BY CHILDREN NOT WEIGHING MORE THAN 25 POUNDS.
Consequence
THE CHILD SEATS WERE NOT CERTIFIED AS MEETING THE 25 POUND WEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF THIS STANDARD.
Remedy
SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW LABELS TO REGISTERED OWNERS TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING LABELS WHICH WILL RECOMMEND THAT A CHILD NOT WEIGHING MORE THAN 22 POUNDS BE PLACED IN THE REAR-SEATING CONFIGURATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
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 01E052000)
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