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NHTSARecalled Aug 18, 1997 · #97C024000

KOLCRAFT/FMVSS 213 - BUCKLES

Hazard

Child Seat safety defect

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Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PERFORMA AND SECURE-FIT INFANT SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 26, 1996 THROUGH JULY 31, 1997. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE, MAKING IT HARDER TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE CAR SEAT.

Product details

Product
KOLCRAFT/FMVSS 213 - BUCKLES
Type
Child Seat
Manufacturer
KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

KOLCRAFT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, A REPLACEMENT BUCKLE HOUSING KIT AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE NEW BUCKLE.

View the official CPSC notice