SICARTEX RECALLS

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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of SICARTEX 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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Sicartex Top Safe - (333 car seats affected) - Campaign #04C005000

DESCRIPTION:
CERTAIN SICARTEX KIDDY TOP SAFE CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2003, AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGH MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIPS. THE LOWER LATCHING ARM ON THE LATCH ANCHORAGE MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED MATERIAL STRENGTH.

CONSEQUENCE:
IF THE CHILD SEAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH ANCHORAGE, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY DETACH FROM ITS LOWER ANCHORAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE CHILD OCCUPANT.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND. PLEASE MENTION THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2004 120005. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004/2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

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).

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