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Century 200

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

crotch strap buckle made of plastic requires 12 to 20 lbs. release force which at times seems difficult to operate. to remedy this condition consumers have used lubricants to overcome the hard release.

Corrective Action

it has been determined that the lubricants can degradethe plastic material, causing one or more of the ears of the plastic button tobreak thereby jamming the buckle. this will discourage use of child seats.

Recall Notes

consumers will receive a replacement crotch strap and buckle where required.

Century 200

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

plastic shell of child restrain fractured during dynamic crash when tested in accordance with fmvss 213, child seating systems, when used in infant rear facing mode. consequence of defect: should the plastic shell fracture in an accident it would fail to restrain the child in the seat, resulting in possible serious injuries. corrective actions: an easy to install kit containing a reinforcing plastic sleeve insert will be provided to consumers.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes