9999 CENTURY 4565 Recall

Campaign:

96C013000 on 07/09/1996

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

09/11/1995 - 05/12/1996

Affected:

376,000

Defect:

Due to misassembly of the buckle assemblies, the buckles can release upon impact.

Consequence:

Occupants of the safety seat would face an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Century will provide a free replacement buckle kit and installation instructions.

Notes:

System: equipment; child seat;independent. equipment description: infant car seats and 4-in-1 car seat stroller systems. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. note: if owners do not receive the free retrofit kit within a reasonable time please contact century at 1-800-762-7463.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.( previous recall number 96e013000)

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