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Babyhood Child Seat recall

Recalled March 18, 1995 · NHTSA recall 93C032000 · Babyhood

Hazard
THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Remedy
BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.
Units
3,100 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

What to do

BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.

Product
Babyhood 8200
Manufacturer(s)
BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov