Dorel Juvenile Group | NHTSA Recall #03C010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03C010000 by Dorel Juvenile Group. Includes 27,800 affected units, DOREL/CHILD RESTRAINTS/MISPRINTED LABEL, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

High rise child restraints, model numbers 22-297-wal, 22-298-stm, 22-299-nan, and 93-299-fsm, manufactured between october 1 and october 31, 2003. djg intended to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be used for children "over 1 year of age." the label was misprinted to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be use for children "under 1 year of age."

Corrective Action

Djg will send consumers a corrected label. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact djg toll-free at (866) 611-3022.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03C010000

Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group

Report Received Date: 2003-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Dorel/child restraints/misprinted label

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 27,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: High rise child restraints, model numbers 22-297-wal, 22-298-stm, 22-299-nan, and 93-299-fsm, manufactured between october 1 and october 31, 2003. djg intended to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be used for children "over 1 year of age." the label was misprinted to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be use for children "under 1 year of age."

Consequence Summary: If the consumer were to follow the erroneous instructions, the seat may not adequately restrain the child in the event of a vehicle crash, possible resulting in injuries to the child

Corrective Action: Djg will send consumers a corrected label. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact djg toll-free at (866) 611-3022.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ktir_yiip-ruyi

NHTSA ID: 03C010000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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