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NHTSA recall 93C012000 · Child seat

Child seat

Reported Apr 2, 1993146,895 vehicles affectedCENTURY PRODUCTSBuilt Dec 1, 1991 – Apr 1, 1992

The defect

The red release button can rotate upward in a crash or sudden stop, making it possible for the buckle to release the shoulder harness.

The risk

The buckle release of the shoulder harness duringa sudden stop or accident increases the risk of injury to a child in the seat.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

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)