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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of XSCI 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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Xsci Infant Car Seat - (150 car seats affected) - Campaign #02C024000
DESCRIPTION:
CHILD SEAT DESCRIPTION: XSCI PIONEERED AIRBAG COMPATIBLE REAR FACING CHILD SEATS WITH SEAT PAD COLORS BLUE/BLUE AND BROWN/BLUE, (THERE IS NO MODEL NUMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 7, 2002. THESE SEATS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEAD EXCURSION CRITERIA OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
CONSEQUENCE:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE INFANT SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
XSCI HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND IS OFFERING A REPLACEMENT SEAT (PRODUCED BY AN ALTERNATE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER) AND WILL PAY FOR THE RETURN OF THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT. XSCI WILL REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT AND RETURN IT TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE SEAT REPLACEMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT XSCI AT 800-630-6850.
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 02E024000)
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Recall database last updated Saturday, November 01, 2008