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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of BASIC COMFORT child car seats, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the car seat you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your child's safety.

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• 960 (1)

• 961 (1)

BASIC COMFORT 960 RECALLS - BASIC COMFORT, INC.

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Basic Comfort 960 - (41,906 car seats affected) - Campaign #98C036000

DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BOOSTER SEAT, MODELS 960 AND 961 (WITH BACK). THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE CHEST ACCELERATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

CONSEQUENCE:
IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SHOULDER BELT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BUILT-IN SAFETY HARNESS SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE FORCES ON THE CHEST OF THE BOOSTER SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
A REVISED INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKLET WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS OF THESE BOOSTER SEATS.

NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE REVISED INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKLET WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BASIC COMFORT AT 1-800-456-8687.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 98E036000)

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Basic Comfort Recalls

• 960 (1)

• 961 (1)

• GALAXY 2000 (2)

• GALAXY 2000 WITH BACKS (1)

BASIC COMFORT 960 RECALLS - BASIC COMFORT, INC.

Basic Comfort 960 - (41,906 car seats affected) - Campaign #98C036000