9999 CENTURY 4750 Recall

Campaign:

96C005000 on 02/29/1996

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

10/31/1995 - 01/31/1996

Affected:

11,000

Defect:

This child safety seat utilizes a latch assembly where a variation in the components resulted in the potential for a buckle to release. this does not conform to the dynamic testing requirements of fmvss no. 213.

Correction:

Century will provide a retrofit kit so owners can easily replace the latch assembly.

Notes:

System: equipment; child seat; independent; fmvss no. 213. equipment description: child safety seats, model 4750, smartmove convertible car seat. consequence of noncompliance: occupants of the safety seat would face an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.note: notification to consumers and retailers to begin in april 1996.note: if owners do not receive the remedy free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact century at 1-800-583-4093. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.( previous recall number 96e005000)

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