1997 FISHER PRICE SAFE EMBRACE Recall

Campaign:

98C019000 on 07/28/1998

Component:

Child seat:tether (strap)

Manufactured:

05/18/1997 - 03/28/1998

Affected:

54,500

Defect:

Equipment description: model 79700 safe embrace convertible car seat. the harness adjuster, used to tighten and lock the harness belts around a child, can malfunction if a spring breaks or dislocates from the correct position.

Consequence:

When the harness adjuster fails, it would not properly lock the shoulder belts in place. if this occurs, the child may not be adequately protected in a crash.

Correction:

Fisher-price will provide owners with a revised restraint adjuster and installation instructions.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin august 3, 1998. owners who do not receive the free replacement adjuster within a reasonable time should contact fisher-price at 1-800-355-8882.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 98e019000)

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