Century Child Seat recall
Recalled December 14, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99C001000 · Century
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CHECK THE BUCKLE AT THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE ON THEIR CAR SEAT AND CENTURY WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLE IF IT IS CRACKED.
Units
927,149 units
Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 4885 BREVERRA PREMIERE AND 4875 BREVERRA CONTOUR BOOSTER CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1995 THROUGH JULY 10, 1998. THE BUCKLE FOR THE HARNESS SYSTEM ON THESE BOOSTER SEATS CAN CRACK OR BREAK.
What to do
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CHECK THE BUCKLE AT THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE ON THEIR CAR SEAT AND CENTURY WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLE IF IT IS CRACKED.
Product
Century BREVERRA CONTOUR · Century BREVERRA PREMIERE
Manufacturer(s)
CENTURY PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →