THE BREAST SHIELD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TONGUE OF THE RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY IN CRASH CONDITIONS BECAUSE
— Recall Campaign #91C019000
THE BREAST SHIELD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TONGUE OF THE RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY IN CRASH CONDITIONS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BUCKLE FRAME.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 26,700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91C019000
| Manufacturer: | FISHER-PRICE, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 21, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91C019000 |
| Units affected: | 26,700 |
- Description:
- THE BREAST SHIELD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TONGUE OF THE RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY IN CRASH CONDITIONS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BUCKLE FRAME.
- Consequeces:
- BREAST SHIELD SEPARATION DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASHWOULD EXPOSE SEAT OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. SEAT FAILS TO COMPLYWITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE BREAST SHIELD ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: INFANT CAR SEATS WITH BLUE CANOPIES DESIGNED FOR USE BY VERY YOUNG INFANTS IN REAR-FACING POSITION; FMVSS 213.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E019000)