Auto Recalls for Consumers

FISHER PRICE 79700 Car Seat Recall - Campaign #98C019000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

FISHER PRICE 79700 CAR SEAT RECALL - #98C019000

RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT : TETHER : STRAP/WEBBING

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Car Seat FISHER PRICE 79700
Manufacturer FISHER-PRICE
Manufactured between 5/19/1997 - 3/29/1998
Recalled on 7/29/1998
Influenced by FISHER-PRICE
Owners Notified on 8/3/1998
# Affected 54,500
Recalled for CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
Description EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 79700 SAFE EMBRACE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER, USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOCK THE HARNESS BELTS AROUND A CHILD, CAN MALFUNCTION IF A SPRING BREAKS OR DISLOCATES FROM THE CORRECT POSITION.
Consequences WHEN THE HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS, IT WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK THE SHOULDER BELTS IN PLACE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.
Corrective action FISHER-PRICE WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A REVISED RESTRAINT ADJUSTER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 3, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT ADJUSTER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FISHER-PRICE AT 1-800-355-8882.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 98E019000)
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