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NHTSARecalled Sep 28, 2000 · #00C058000

CENTURY/HANDLE CRACKING

Hazard

Child Seat safety defect

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Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK. IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.

Product details

Product
CENTURY/HANDLE CRACKING
Type
Child Seat
Manufacturer
CENTURY PRODUCTS
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

View the official CPSC notice