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NHTSARecalled Aug 8, 2003 · #03C007000

DOREL/FMVSS 213/TETHER SEPARATION

Hazard

Child Seat safety defect

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Description

ALPHA OMEGA AND EDDIE BAUER 3-IN-1 BRAND CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2000, TO JANUARY 10, 2001, MODELS 02-331, 02-332, 02-531, 02-533, 02-537, AND 02-555. DURING DYNAMIC TESTING, THE TETHER WEBBING EXHIBITED CUTTING AND SEPARATION WHICH FAIL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS." IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Product details

Product
DOREL/FMVSS 213/TETHER SEPARATION
Type
Child Seat
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 2003. DJG IS PROVIDING A FREE IN-HOME REPAIR KIT FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE SEATS. DOREL TOLL-FREE AT 866-611-3022. OWNER WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, SCHOULD CONTACT DOREL TOO-FREE AT 866-611-3022.

View the official CPSC notice