Basic Comfort, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00C018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00C018000 by Basic Comfort, Inc.. Includes 2,061 affected units, BASIC COMFORT/POLYSTYRENE SEAT BACKS & CUSHIONS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: galaxy 2000 booster seat with bach (model 961) and galaxy 2000 booster seat (model 960). These seats were manufactured with defective polystyrene backs and cushions which were not subjected to steam pressure in the molding process for an adequate period of time resulting in the inner polystyrene beads not completely bonding. these seats do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Corrective Action

Consumers will be sent free replacement parts along with installation instructions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00C018000

Manufacturer: Basic Comfort, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Basic comfort/polystyrene seat backs & cushions

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 2,061

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: galaxy 2000 booster seat with bach (model 961) and galaxy 2000 booster seat (model 960). These seats were manufactured with defective polystyrene backs and cushions which were not subjected to steam pressure in the molding process for an adequate period of time resulting in the inner polystyrene beads not completely bonding. these seats do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Consequence Summary: The final material is more porous than normal (brittle) and weaker in tensile strength. in the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat backs and cushions may experience in a complete separation of a load bearing part of the booster seat.

Corrective Action: Consumers will be sent free replacement parts along with installation instructions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00C018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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