Fisher-price, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98C019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98C019000 by Fisher-price, Inc.. Includes 54,500 affected units, FISHER-PRICE/RESTRAINT ADJUSTER, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model 79700 safe embrace convertible car seat. the harness adjuster, used to tighten and lock the harness belts around a child, can malfunction if a spring breaks or dislocates from the correct position.

Corrective Action

Fisher-price will provide owners with a revised restraint adjuster and installation instructions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98C019000

Manufacturer: Fisher-price, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-07-24T00:00:00

Subject: Fisher-price/restraint adjuster

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 54,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: model 79700 safe embrace convertible car seat. the harness adjuster, used to tighten and lock the harness belts around a child, can malfunction if a spring breaks or dislocates from the correct position.

Consequence Summary: When the harness adjuster fails, it would not properly lock the shoulder belts in place. if this occurs, the child may not be adequately protected in a crash.

Corrective Action: Fisher-price will provide owners with a revised restraint adjuster and installation instructions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ai3t-pq6t.tie5

NHTSA ID: 98C019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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