Recall 98C019000: Child Seat, Tether, Strap/webbing

NHTSA recall 98C019000 · announced July 24, 1998 · Fisher Price · 54,500 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 79700 SAFE EMBRACE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER, USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOCK THE HARNESS BELTS AROUND A CHILD, CAN MALFUNCTION IF A SPRING BREAKS OR DISLOCATES FROM THE CORRECT POSITION.

The risk

WHEN THE HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS, IT WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK THE SHOULDER BELTS IN PLACE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.

What to do

FISHER-PRICE WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A REVISED RESTRAINT ADJUSTER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 3, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT ADJUSTER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FISHER-PRICE AT 1-800-355-8882.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E019000)

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