9999 CENTURY 4450GD Recalls (2)

Campaign:
90C002000 on 01/21/1990
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
11/30/1988 - 10/31/1989
Affected:
66,618
Defect:
These safety seats exceed the post impact buckle release force requirement of 16 lbs. maximum during testing. not in compliance with fmvss 213.w.
Consequence:
In a traffic accident, this could prevent the adult or parent from quickly removing the child from the car seat, creating a further safety hazard for the child.
Correction:
Replace harness assemblies with new version that includes a modified latch torque.
Notes:
System: child safety seat; fmvss 213.equipment description: models 4450gd, 4460fe, and 4475ga.( previous recall number 90e002000)

Campaign:
90C017000 on 07/12/1990
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
04/30/1990 - 05/31/1990
Affected:
49,360
Defect:
Latch tongues broke during impact in routine infant car seat crash testing at 30 mph.
Consequence:
During severe impact, child might submarine out of seat with potential for severe injury or death.
Correction:
Replace latch tongue.
Notes:
System: child safety seat.equipment description: infant safety seats. century 3000: models 4365mc, 4365dt, 4366bh, 4368bh;century 5000: models 4450gd, 4460dt, 4460fe, 4470mc, 4475gu.( previous recall number 90e017000)

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