Century Child Seat recall
Recalled May 24, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85C019000 · Century
Hazard
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.
Remedy
CONSUMERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT CROTCH STRAP AND BUCKLE WHERE REQUIRED.
Units
295,814 units
Description
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.
What to do
CONSUMERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT CROTCH STRAP AND BUCKLE WHERE REQUIRED.
Product
Century 200
Manufacturer(s)
CENTURY PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →