Sit'n'stroll 1999 Child Seat recall

Recalled January 4, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02C002000 · Sit'n'stroll

Hazard

THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO REFUSE TO ALLOW A PARENT/GUARDIAN TO BRING OR USE THIS PRODUCT ON AN AIRPLANE, WHICH COULD CREATE A SAFETY RISK TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND CORRECTED LABELS TO KNOWN OWNERS TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.

Units

3,522 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2001 MY SIT 'N' STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT, MODEL NO. 2240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND OCTOBER 1, 2001. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE FAA CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, "THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT," IS IN YELLOW LETTERING INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED RED LETTERING.

What to do

Product

Sit'n'stroll 2240

Manufacturer(s)

SAFELINE KIDS, INC.

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