9999 KOLCRAFT PERFORMA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

97C026000 on 08/28/1997

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

02/29/1996 - 10/30/1996

Affected:

1,000

Defect:

Equipment description: performa infant seats manufactured from january 26, 1996 through july 31, 1997. these material used in these seats do not comply with fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Consequence:

The material used in these infant seats could possibly ignite burning an occupant of the seat.

Correction:

Kolcraft will replace the material on these infant seats.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin during september 1997.owners who do not receive a free remedyfrom kolcraft within a reasonable time should contact kolcraft at 1-800-453-7673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.( previous recall number 97e026000)

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Campaign:

97C024000 on 08/28/1997

Component:

Child seat

Manufactured:

01/25/1996 - 07/30/1997

Affected:

159,400

Defect:

Equipment description: performa and secure-fit infant seats manufactured from january 26, 1996 through july 31, 1997. these seats do not comply with the buckle release force requirements of fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may be difficult to release, making it harder to remove the child from the car seat.

Correction:

Kolcraft will provide owners with installation instructions, a replacement buckle housing kit and the tools necessary to install the new buckle.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin during september 1997.owners who do not receive a free replacement buckle housing kitfrom kolcraft within a reasonable time should contact kolcraft at 1-800-453-7673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.( previous recall number 97e024000)

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