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NHTSARecalled Feb 14, 1983 · #83C006000

EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT

Hazard

Child Seat safety defect

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Description

EQUIPMENT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS", SINCE THE BUCKLE MAY DISENGAGE DURING A VEHICLE FRONTAL IMPACT, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOTION OF THE INFANT. INCORRECT THREADING OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS LEADS TO UNBUCKLING.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT
Type
Child Seat
Manufacturer
BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MANUFACTURER HAS SUPPLIED OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON RETHREADING THE HARNESS TO THE CORRECT ARRANGEMENT. THE OWNER ALSO HAS THE OPTION OF TAKING THE INFANT RESTRAINT SEAT TO THE DEALER FOR RETHREADING INSTEAD OF DOING IT HIMSELF.

View the official CPSC notice