Car Seat Recall
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by General Motors Corp.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Make: CHEVROLET
Models:
ASTRO, SAFARI
Production Dates: May 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997
Noncompliance: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT’S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 21, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA No.: 99V009000 [CHEVROLET Safety Recall No.: 98071]
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Ford Motor Company.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Make: FORD
Models:
WINDSTAR
Production Dates: January 20, 1997 - January 29, 1997
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS WITH OPTIONAL INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (ICS). THE HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISM ON THE SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE AND LOCK THE HEADRESTS IN THE “DOWN” POSITION, AS INTENDED, WHEN THE ICS IS DEPLOYED. A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD MOVE THE HEADREST TO THE “UP” POSITION.
Consequence: AS A RESULT OF THE HEADREST BEING IN THE “UP” POSITION, A CHILD SEATED IN THE ICS WOULD RECEIVE LESS THAN THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE CHILD HEAD AREA IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action: THE SECOND ROW BENCH SEATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH SEATS BUILT WITH REVISED HEADREST LOCKOUT MECHANISMS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND THE SEATS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NHTSA No.: 97V051000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Chrysler Corporation.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Make: CHRYSLER
Models:
TOWN AND COUNTRY, CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER, VOYAGER
Production Dates: January 1, 1995 - July 31, 1997
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 30, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA No.: 98V185000
Make: CHRYSLER
Models:
TOWN AND COUNTRY, CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER, VOYAGER
Production Dates: November 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
Consequence: THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA No.: 97V231000
Make: CHRYSLER
Models:
TOWN AND COUNTRY, CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER, VOYAGER
Production Dates: -
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT, THE SHOULDER BELTS RESTRAINING THE CHILD RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE AFTER THE BELT BUCKLE IS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH PLATE. THE LATCH PLATE MOVEMENT LOCKS THE BELTS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILD IS RESTRAINED IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Consequence: THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.
Corrective Action: OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.
Notes: NOTE: CHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE VEHICLE OWNER AWARE OF HOW THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT LATCHING SYSTEM WORKS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA No.: 97I001000
Make: CHRYSLER
Models:
TOWN AND COUNTRY, CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER, VOYAGER
Production Dates: June 1, 1996 - July 1, 1996
Defect: THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.
Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INTEGRAL PART OF SEAT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH CHILD SEAT MODULES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA No.: 96V136000
Make: CHRYSLER
Models:
TOWN AND COUNTRY, CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, GRAND VOYAGER, VOYAGER
Production Dates: -
Defect:
Consequence:
Corrective Action: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH CHILD SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED SEATS CONTAINING RETRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS. THE REVISED SEATS WILL ALSO INCREASE CHILD COMFORT BY INCORPORATING PROTECTIVE SEAT BELT WRAPS TO PREVENT BELT CHAFE.
Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INTEGRAL PART OF SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS.DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERALREGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE BOTH CHILD SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED SEATS CONTAINING RETRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS. CONSEQUENCE OF PROBLEM: IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE SEAT. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE CHILD SEATS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA No.: 95I004000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Xportation Safety Concepts.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
Make: XSCI
Models: INFANT CAR SEAT, PIONEERED
Production Dates: February 1, 2002 - March 7, 2002
Noncompliance: CHILD SEAT DESCRIPTION: XSCI PIONEERED AIRBAG COMPATIBLE REAR FACING CHILD SEATS WITH SEAT PAD COLORS BLUE/BLUE AND BROWN/BLUE, (THERE IS NO MODEL NUMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 7, 2002. THESE SEATS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEAD EXCURSION CRITERIA OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.”
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE INFANT SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action: XSCI HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND IS OFFERING A REPLACEMENT SEAT (PRODUCED BY AN ALTERNATE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER) AND WILL PAY FOR THE RETURN OF THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT. XSCI WILL REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT AND RETURN IT TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE SEAT REPLACEMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT XSCI AT 800-630-6850.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E024000)
NHTSA No.: 02C024000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Virco Manufacturing Corp.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
Make: VIRCO
Models: 832
Production Dates: January 1, 1988 - April 1, 1989
Noncompliance: CHILD SEATS CONTAIN SHIELD THAT MAY CAUSE THE SEAT TO FAIL TO CONFORM TO HEAD EXCURSION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213.
Consequence: POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO CHILD WOULD INCREASE IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action: CONSUMER CAN REMOVE OPTIONAL SHIELD ATTACHMENT OR RETURN CAR SEAT FOR FULL REPLACEMENT.
Notes: SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEATS, MODEL 832 / FMVSS 213.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E004000)
NHTSA No.: 90C004000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Team Tex America, Inc.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
Make: BABYRIDE
Models: 374099
Production Dates: August 31, 2006 - October 23, 2006
Noncompliance: CERTAIN TEAM-TEX BABYRIDE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL 374099, MANUFACTURED ON AUGUST 31, 2006 AND ON OCTOBER 23, 2006. THE BELT ROUTING LABEL WITH THE “HORIZONTAL REFERENCE LINE” IS INCORRECTLY PLACED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS.
Consequence: IMPROPERLY ROUTED BELTS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action: TEAM-TEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAIL LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER PLACEMENT OF THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT TEAM-TEX AT 1-877-912-1313.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA No.: 07C001000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Snug Seat, Inc.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
SNUG SEAT, INC.
Make: GORILLA
Models: 200-1000, 600-1000
Production Dates: July 26, 2002 - January 15, 2003
Noncompliance: GORILLA CHILD SAFETY SEAT (MODEL NUMBER 200-1000) AND SPELCAST CHILD SAFETY SEATS (MODEL NUMBER 600-1000) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 26, 2002, AND JANUARY 15, 2003, AND OUTFITTED WITH A TETHER ANCHOR MOUNTING KIT, PART NO. FW-50250-12-ZY. THE KIT ALLOWS THE PURCHASER TO MOUNT A TETHER ANCHOR IN A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH AN ANCHOR. THE TETHER ANCHOR KIT CONTAINS A WASHER THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SALT SPRAY STANDARD FOUND IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, ‘CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.’
Consequence: IF THE WASHER IS RUSTED AND WEAKENED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CAR SEAT COULD PULL FREE, POSSIBLY INJURING THE SEAT OCCUPANT OR SOMEONE ELSE IN THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action: SNUG SEAT WILL SEND REPLACEMENT WASHERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS REGISTERED OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURING DATE AND MODEL NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. IF YOU HAVE A GORILLA CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH MODEL NUMBER 200-1000 OR A SPELCAST CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH MODEL NUMBER 600-1000, AND YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CALL SNUG SEAT, INC., TOLL-FREE AT (800) 336-7684 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 AM AND 5:30 PM EST MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, OR 8 AM AND 4PM ON FRIDAY. A NEW PART WILL BE SENT TO YOU IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU OWN ONE OF THESE SEATS AND DID NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR KIT, PLEASE CONTACT SNUG SEAT TOLL-FREE AT 800-336-7684.
Notes: IF YOU OWN ONE OF THESE SEATS AND DID NOT RECEIVE THE REPAIR KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA No.: 03C001000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Safeline Kids, Inc.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
SAFELINE KIDS, INC.
Make: SIT’N'STROLL
Models: 2003
Production Dates: September 1, 2002 - October 21, 2003
Noncompliance: SIT ‘N’ STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS MODEL #2003, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2002, AND OCTOBER 21, 2003. WHEN THE SEAT IS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE USING THE LOWER FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH OR WHEN THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS INCLUDED WITH THE RESTRAINT ARE USED, FORCES DURING A CRASH COULD CAUSE THE CHILD’S HEAD TO MOVE FORWARD FURTHER THAN ALLOWED BY THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, ‘CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.’ SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HARNESS BECOMING PROPERLY SNUG.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Corrective Action: SAFELINE KIDS WILL MAIL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND A REVISED OWNERS MANUAL. OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS FROM THE HARNESS BEFORE CONTINUING TO USE THE SEAT. THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HARNESS BECOMING PROPERLY SNUG. ALSO, OWNERS SHOULD ONLY USE THE UPPER FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH. THERE IS NO PROBLEM WHEN THE SEAT IS USED IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING LESS THAN 20 POUNDS. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED THEIR PRODUCT MAY CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS’ TOLL-FREE NUMBER (800-829-1625) BETWEEN 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM MST MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OR BETWEEN 8:30 AM AND 3:00 PM MST FRIDAY. THEY MAY ALSO E-MAIL SAFELINE KIDS AT SERVICE@SAFELINEKIDS.COM.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA No.: 03C009000
Make: SIT’N'STROLL
Models: 2240
Production Dates: April 1, 2001 - October 1, 2001
Noncompliance: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2001 MY SIT ‘N’ STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT, MODEL NO. 2240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND OCTOBER 1, 2001. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” THE FAA CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, “THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT,” IS IN YELLOW LETTERING INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED RED LETTERING.
Consequence: THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO REFUSE TO ALLOW A PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BRING OR USE THIS PRODUCT ON AN AIRPLANE, WHICH COULD CREATE A SAFETY RISK TO THE CHILD.
Corrective Action: SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND CORRECTED LABELS TO KNOWN OWNERS TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E002000)
NHTSA No.: 02C002000
Make: SIT’N'STROLL
Models: 3240
Production Dates: June 9, 1997 - August 9, 1997
Noncompliance: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SIT’N'STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 9, 1997, AND AUGUST 9, 1997. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL WAS OMITTED FROM THE SEAT COVER.
Consequence: THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action: SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW SEAT COVERS THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LABEL TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E053000)
NHTSA No.: 01C053000
Make: SIT’N'STROLL
Models: 3240
Production Dates: November 1, 1996 - June 30, 1999
Noncompliance: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 1996-1999 SIT’N'STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 1996, AND JUNE 30, 1999. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” THE SIT’N'STROLL WAS RECOMMENDED FOR USAGE IN THE REAR-FACING SEATING CONFIGURATION BY CHILDREN NOT WEIGHING MORE THAN 25 POUNDS.
Consequence: THE CHILD SEATS WERE NOT CERTIFIED AS MEETING THE 25 POUND WEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF THIS STANDARD.
Corrective Action: SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW LABELS TO REGISTERED OWNERS TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING LABELS WHICH WILL RECOMMEND THAT A CHILD NOT WEIGHING MORE THAN 22 POUNDS BE PLACED IN THE REAR-SEATING CONFIGURATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E052000)
NHTSA No.: 01C052000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Recaro North America, Inc.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Make: RECARO
Models: COMO, SIGNO
Production Dates: July 7, 2007 - December 18, 2007
Defect: RECARO IS RECALLING 7,498 SIGNO AND COMO CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WITH COLOR MODEL CODES OF 330.00 AND 331.00, MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 18, 2007. THE HARNESS MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR WHEN A CHILD IS PLACED IN OR REMOVED FROM THE CHILD SEAT.
Consequence: IF THE HARNESS BECOMES DISCONNECTED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THEIR CHILD SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURY.
Corrective Action: RECARO IS ISSUING A FREE SAFETY RECALL KIT CONTAINING TWO RUBBER CAPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE HARNESS CONNECTOR ALONG WITH AN INSTRUCTION SHEET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RECARO CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-8-RECARO OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.RECARO.COM.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA No.: 08C003000
Below is a list of infant, baby and child car seat recalls issued by Peg Perego USA, Inc.
Child safety restraints or car seats are designed to protect and shield our children from injuries serious car crashes. For the most part, advances in child car seat safety and child car seat design and manufacturing have saved countless lives. There are however instances of manufacturing defects of design or use of sub par materials in the construction process, which prompt a massive recall of a popular car seat. Unfortunately, many of the problems that prompt car seat recalls are learned of the hard way.
If your child or somebody you know has been seriously injured or killed in a car crash related to the below listed car seat recalls, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective car seat. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact an Injury help Network attorney or lawyer. You may also call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 879-3040.
PEG PEREGO USA, INC.
Make: MARTINELLI
Models: PRIMO VIAGGIO, ATLANTICO SYSTEM, ATLANTICO TREK SYSTEM SNG, INFANT CAR SEAT, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM, PRIMO VIAGGO, PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM
Production Dates: May 20, 2001 - February 15, 2002
Noncompliance: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PEG PEREGO INFANT CAR SEATS, MODELS PRIMO VIAGGIO WITH BASE, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM, PRIMO VIAGGIO SYSTEM, ATLANTICO SYSTEM, AND ATLANTICO TREK SYSTEM SNG PRODUCT FROM MAY 20, 2001, TO AND INCLUDING FEBRUARY 15, 2002. THE SEATS HAVE A SNAP IN THE UPHOLSTERY DIRECTLY OVER THE LOCKING BELT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM (A-LOC ADJUSTER). WHEN THE UPHOLSTERY IS ATTACHED BY THE SNAP TO THE COVER OF THE A-LOC ADJUSTER, IT MAY CAUSE TENSION IN THE UPHOLSTERY DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE CHILD, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE COMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE A-LOC ADJUSTER AND ALLOW SLIPPAGE IN THE HARNESS RESTRAINTS. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213 “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.”
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action: PEG PEREGO WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND SEND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. WITHIN 4-6 WEEKS, OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A NEW PLASTIC COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR REPLACEMENT PART SHOULD CONTACT PEG PEREGO’S TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 1-877-737-3468.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E006000)
NHTSA No.: 02C006000
Make: PEG PEREGO
Models: INFANT CAR SEAT, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM, PRIMO VIAGGO, PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM
Production Dates: February 1, 2001 - June 11, 2001
Noncompliance: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PEG PEREGO MODELS PRIMO VIAGGO INFANT CAR SEAT, INFANT CAR SEAT WITH BASE, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM (STROLLER BUNDLED AS A SINGLE PRODUCT), PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM (STROLLER BUNDLED AS A SINGLE PRODUCT). THE BOTTOM LATCH MECHANISM OF THE CHILD SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE DOES NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE THE LATCHING ROD OF THE BASE THAT STAYS IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE METAL REINFORCING BRACKET OF THE LATCH MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.”
Consequence: THE CONSUMER MAY BELIEVE THAT THE CAR SEAT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CAR SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE BASE POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD.
Corrective Action: PEG PEREGO WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS OF THE DEFECT AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AFFECTED SEATS AND PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PEG PEREGO AT 877-737-3468.
Notes: 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 01E027000)
NHTSA No.: 01C027000
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