Safeline Kids, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01C052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01C052000 by Safeline Kids, Inc.. Includes 21,759 affected units, SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - SEAT WEIGHT CAPICITY, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 1996-1999 sit'n'stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible car seats, model 3240, manufactured between november 1, 1996, and june 30, 1999. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the sit'n'stroll was recommended for usage in the rear-facing seating configuration by children not weighing more than 25 pounds.

Corrective Action

Safeline kids will send new labels to registered owners to be placed over the existing labels which will recommend that a child not weighing more than 22 pounds be placed in the rear-seating configuration. owner notification began october 18, 2001. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact safeline kids at 800-829-1625.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01C052000

Manufacturer: Safeline Kids, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-10-09T00:00:00

Subject: Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - seat weight capicity

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 21,759

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: 1996-1999 sit'n'stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible car seats, model 3240, manufactured between november 1, 1996, and june 30, 1999. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the sit'n'stroll was recommended for usage in the rear-facing seating configuration by children not weighing more than 25 pounds.

Consequence Summary: The child seats were not certified as meeting the 25 pound weight requirement of this standard.

Corrective Action: Safeline kids will send new labels to registered owners to be placed over the existing labels which will recommend that a child not weighing more than 22 pounds be placed in the rear-seating configuration. owner notification began october 18, 2001. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact safeline kids at 800-829-1625.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01C052000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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