Recall 97X001000: Child Seat, Harness Retainer/chest Clip

NHTSA recall 97X001000 · announced February 8, 1997 · filed by Downunder Design, Inc. · 47,800 units affected

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE SHOULDER BELTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY LOCATED WHEN THE CHILD IS PLACED IN THE RESTRAINT. THE VELCRO SEAT BELT GUIDE ON THESE BOOSTER SEATS HELPS ACHIEVE SEAT BELT PLACEMENT IN ALL CASES.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DOWNUNDER IS PROVIDING REVISED INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL OWNERS OF KANGAROO BOOSTERS TO HELP CLARIFY SHOULDER BELT PLACEMENT. FOR OWNERS OF KANGAROO BOOSTER MODEL #3 (MODELS WITHOUT THE VELCRO SHOULDER BELT POSITIONER), A VELCRO SHOULDER BELT POSITIONER WILL BE SENT TO UPGRADE THESE BOOSTERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

NOTE:DOWNUNDER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO CLARIFY SHOULDER BELT PLACEMENT.OWNERS CAN CONTACT DOWNUNDER AT1-800-459-5209.

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