OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93C012000
Child Seat
Reported Apr 2, 1993 · CENTURY PRODUCTS
Summary
THE RED RELEASE BUTTON CAN ROTATE UPWARD IN A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE THE SHOULDER HARNESS.
Consequence
THE BUCKLE RELEASE OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD IN THE SEAT.
Remedy
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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