Recall 01C053000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 01C053000 · announced October 9, 2001 · Sit'n'stroll · 900 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SIT'N'STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 9, 1997, AND AUGUST 9, 1997. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL WAS OMITTED FROM THE SEAT COVER.

The risk

THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW SEAT COVERS THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LABEL TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E053000)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.