OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

90C002000

Child Seat

Reported Jan 10, 1990 · CENTURY PRODUCTS

Summary

THESE SAFETY SEATS EXCEED THE POST IMPACT BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENT OF 16 LBS. MAXIMUM DURING TESTING. NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 213.W.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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)

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