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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of DOREL 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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DOREL SAFETY 1ST RECALLS - DOREL JUVENILE GROUP

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Dorel Safety 1St - (26,454 car seats affected) - Campaign #02C027000
DESCRIPTION:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY 1ST OR BEATRIX POTTER DESIGNER 22 INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2002, MODELS 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA. WHEN USED AS A CARRIER, THE HANDLE MAY SLIP FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD.
CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY BUCKLED INTO THE SEAT, THE CHILD CAN FALL OUT IF THE CARRIER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 800-536-1090.
NOTES:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E027000)
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Recall database last updated Friday, December 26, 2008