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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of CENTURY 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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CENTURY REAR-FACING INFANT SEAT RECALLS - CENTURY PRODUCTS

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Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
Send EMail with complete details
Century Rear-Facing Infant Seat - (4,000,000 car seats affected) - Campaign #00C058000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALL REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEATS THAT HAVE A "TYPE 1" HANDLE AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1991, AND JULY 31, 1997. THE HANDLE ON THESE CHILD RESTRAINTS CAN CRACK DURING NORMAL USE OUTSIDE A MOTOR VHEICLE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED BREAK.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
TO PREVENT FUTURE CRACKING OR FAILURE OF THE CHILD SEAT HANDLE, CENTURY WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH AN IMPROVED HANDLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTES:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2000.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-345-4109, TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT HANDLE. 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 00E058000)
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Recall database last updated Friday, December 26, 2008