Recall 93C012000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 93C012000 · announced April 2, 1993 · Century · 146,895 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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)

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