OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96C013000
Child Seat
Reported Jun 28, 1996 · CENTURY PRODUCTS
Summary
DUE TO MISASSEMBLY OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, THE BUCKLES CAN RELEASE UPON IMPACT.
Consequence
OCCUPANTS OF THE SAFETY SEAT WOULD FACE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CENTURY WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT;INDEPENDENT. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INFANT CAR SEATS AND 4-IN-1 CAR SEAT STROLLER SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE RETROFIT KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PLEASE CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-762-7463.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E013000)
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