OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93C032000
Child Seat
Reported Mar 18, 1995 · BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Remedy
BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.
Notes
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000)
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