KOLCRAFT SECURE FIT CAR SEAT RECALL - #97C024000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
KOLCRAFT SECURE FIT |
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| Manufacturer |
KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/26/1996 - 7/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
9/29/1997 |
| # Affected |
159,400 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PERFORMA AND SECURE-FIT INFANT SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 26, 1996 THROUGH JULY 31, 1997. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE, MAKING IT HARDER TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE CAR SEAT. |
| Corrective action |
KOLCRAFT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, A REPLACEMENT BUCKLE HOUSING KIT AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE NEW BUCKLE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE HOUSING KITFROM KOLCRAFT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KOLCRAFT AT 1-800-453-7673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E024000) |
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