9999 KOLCRAFT PLAYSKOOL Recalls (2)

Campaign:
93C025000 on 07/27/1993
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
09/02/1992 - 09/02/1992
Affected:
307,017
Defect:
The tongue of the buckle assembly can corrode. this does not comply with fmvss 213, "child restraint systems." also, the label with use and safety instructions is missing from the playskool model.
Consequence:
Buckle assembly corrosion could affect the safetyperformance of the child restraint. the missing label may cause improper useof the child safety seat.
Correction:
Kolcraft will provide owners with a free replacement harness assembly and installation instructions. owners of the affected child seats should call kolcraft toll-free at 1-800-453-7673, to obtain a new replacement harness assembly.
Notes:
System: child safety seat.equipment description: traveler 700, automate, and playskool models childsafety seats.( previous recall number 93e025000)

Campaign:
99C047000 on 12/19/1999
Component:
Child seat:handle (infant)
Manufactured:
12/31/1992 - 06/29/1999
Affected:
722,332
Defect:
Equipment description: infant rider, secura, travel about, plus 4, plus 5, infant restraint, infant car seat and playskool infant car seats, including seats sold as part of a stroller combination, and manufactured from january 1, 1993 through june 30, 1999. when used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying position.
Consequence:
The handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying position, causing the seat to suddenly rotate. the infant could suffer serious injuries.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a free repair kit. until the repair kit has been installed, do not carry the seat by its carrying handle, but by the handles on the head and foot of the seat.
Notes:
Owner notification has begun.owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kolcraft at 1-877-776-2609.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 99e047000)

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