9999 CENTURY 4583 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

90C001000 on 01/11/1990

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

05/31/1986 - 09/30/1989

Affected:

595,127

Defect:

The retaining screws of the handle to the shell can loosen, allowing the handle to separate from the shell.

Consequence:

Handle separation from the shell may cause the infant to fall from the seat, which could result in an injury.

Correction:

Replace the attaching screws with new designed screws.

Notes:

System: child safety seat.equipment description: child safety seat, infant car seat, combination car seat and baby carrier, models 4581, 4583, and 4585.model manufacturing dates: 4581 : nov. 1986 to oct. 1989.4583: jun. 1986 to oct. 1989.4585: feb. 1988 to oct. 1989.( previous recall number 90e001000)

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Campaign:

91C042000 on 11/05/1991

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

06/30/1986 - 11/30/1989

Affected:

644,313

Defect:

The directions for threading the shoulder straps through the metal retention slides are unclear.

Consequence:

If the shoulder straps are misthreaded the straps canpull through the retention slides and the back of the seat. in case of a suddenstop or accident, the straps would not restrain the seat occupant.

Correction:

Rethread the shoulder straps only according to the instructions. new instructions and a descriptive label are available . telephone 1-800-837-4044 and ask for the "rethreading" label for the 580 car seat.

Notes:

System: child safety seats.equipment description: century 580 rear facing infant seat/carrier; models 4580,4581, 4583, 4585.( previous recall number 91e042000)

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