Model(s): Husky child restraints
Production Dates: October 7, 2002 to December 8, 2003
Noncompliance: In the event of a vehicle crash, these restraints, when secured with a lap belt as described in the user's manual, could allow the child's head to move further forward than allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Registered owners will be provided with labels and instructions for the application of the labels to be placed over the corresponding instructions in the current user's guide and on the restraint cover. Non-registered owners are strongly urged to register their child seat with the manufacturer in case of future safety recalls. Parents should continue to use the seat while waiting to receive and install the repair kit because it will still provide better protection than an adult seat belt or no restraint.
NHTSA No.: 03C011000
[Britax Safety Recall No. 120301]

Model(s): Super Elite youth restraints Model E9031
Production Dates: April 25, 2001, to February 15, 2002
Noncompliance: These seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a vehicle crash, forces could cause the child's head to move further forward than allowed by Safety Standard 213.
Corrective Action: All consumers who returned a registration card to Britax will automatically receive a free replacement harness system along with instructions - including TPE pads (also known as hugs - harness ultra-guard system).
NHTSA No.: 03C008000
[Britax Safety Recall No. 090301]

Model(s): Advantage convertible child restraint Model E9022
Production Dates: March 5, 2001, to July 26, 2001
Noncompliance: The tether brackets used during the affected period may allow one of the tether attachments to separate from the seat shell in a vehicle crash. Separation of one of the tether brackets from the seat shell could cause increased head excursion. These seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Britax will send out a metal ring replacement kit along with repair instructions to its customers free of charge. Customers can contact Britax at 704-409-1700 prompt 2 for questions and issues and to request the free replacement kit.
NHTSA No.: 01C058000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E-058)
[Britax Safety Recall No. 100101]

Model(s): Roundabout Model 161
Production Dates: January 13 - March 14, 1999
Noncompliance: The shells manufactured during this time may have been improperly molded and could allow higher head excursions than allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In a crash, additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle and lead to injury. Customers are being instructed to call 1-800-683-2045 for this recall campaign only.
NHTSA No.: 00C034000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-034)

[Britax Safety Recall No. 060001]

Model(s): Freeway Model 101
Production Dates: June 1, 1996 - April 18, 1997
Noncompliance: The belt buckle can open by lifting up on the "pushbutton" at less than the 9 pound minimum force required in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This means that a child can more easily open the buckle.
Corrective Action: Britax will provide owners with a newly designed replacement buckle and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  97C012000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-012)

CENTURY (GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS)   1-800-837-4044

Models: Encore (44612 GTn and 4662 WSC 01); Bravo (44622 LTG, 44630 LTH, 44631 PFN, and 44662 WSC); Accel (45100 CHT, 45100 MTE, 45100 STH, 45200 LFT, 45200 MXM, 45600 JTI, 45600 MTE, 45600 MTO, 45600 MXM, 45600 SAF, 45700 GSD, and 45700 LFT); and Smartmove (44709 MTE and 44709 SVR).

Production Dates: seats shipped between April 9 and May 10, 2001
Defect: These seats are equipped with a central adjuster (A-Lok Adjuster) device which the consumer tightens the child seat harness straps on the child. In the event of a vehicle crash the webbing could slip 4 to 6 inches which would not adequately protect the seat occupant, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action: Century will notify its customers and replace the seat free of charge. Customers can contact Century Costumer Service at 1-800-837-4044 for a replacement seat or more information.
NHTSA No.:  01C025000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E-025)

Models: All rear-facing infant car seats/carriers - (Graco Children's Products, Inc.)
Production Dates: January 1, 1991, - July 31, 1997
Defect: The handle can crack during normal use which can led to an unexpected break. If the handle breaks, the child could fall to the ground possibly causing serious injuries.
Corrective Action: To prevent future cracking or failure of the child seat handle, Century will provide owners with an improved-design handle and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  00C058000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-058)

Model(s): Century Breverra Premiere and Contour Booster Car Seats
Production Dates: February 1995 - July 10, 1998
Defect: This is not a safety recall in accordance with Federal Regulation Part 573. However, it is deemed a product improvement campaign by the agency. The buckle for the harness system on these booster seats can crack or break.
Corrective Action: Century has decided to conduct a product improvement campaign to replace the buckle assembly. Century will provide a free replacement buckle kit and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  99X001000

Model(s): Infant car seats model Nos. 4525, 4535, 4560, 4565, 4575, 4590 and 4-in-1 car seat stroller systems model Nos. 11-570, 11-597, 11-600, and 11-650
Production Dates: September 12, 1995 - May 13, 1996
Defect: Due to mis-assembly of the buckle assemblies, the buckles can release upon impact.
Corrective Action: Century will provide a free replacement buckle kit and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  96C013000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E-013)

Model(s): Smartmove and Century 4750
Production Dates: November 1995 - February 1996
Noncompliance: This child safety seat utilizes a latch assembly where a variation in the components resulted in the potential for a buckle to release. This does not conform to the dynamic testing requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Century will provide a retrofit kit so owners can easily replace the latch assembly.
NHTSA No.:  96C005000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E-005)

Model(s): 2000STE
Production Dates: December 1991 - April 1992
Noncompliance: The red release button can rotate upward in a crash or sudden stop, making it possible for the buckle to release the shoulder harness.
Corrective Action: Century will provide a kit to retrofit the child safety seat with a modified release button assembly to consumers.
NHTSA No.:  93C012000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E-012)

Model(s): 4353, 4365, 4366, 4367, 4368, 4369, 4380, 4450, 4460, 4470, 4475, 4476, 4480, and 4490
Production Dates: September 1989 - April 1992
Defect: Some red buttons shipped to repair buckle release buttons recalled under NHTSA Campaign No. 92C-017 were incorrect. The wrong red release button would not allow the strap to engage the buckle correctly, causing a false latch situation.
Corrective Action: Century has issued graphic instructions to all seat owners who may have received the wrong part. The instructions provide details how to determine whether the previously shipped red release button is correct. If the wrong button was shipped and the owner notified Century of the problem, Century will ship the owner the correct button.
NHTSA No.:  93C001000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E-001)

Model(s): 4353, 4365, 4366, 4367, 4368, 4369, 4380, 4450, 4460, 4470, 4475, 4476, 4480, and 4490
Production Dates: September 1989 - March 1992
Noncompliance: The red shoulder strap release button can rotate out of the frame in a crash or sudden stop. In this event, the release button could not be activated with less than 16 pounds of force as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Century will provide a kit to retrofit the child safety seat with a modified release button and dress plate to consumers.
NHTSA No.:  92C017000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-017)

Model(s): 4153, 4163, 4253, 4261, 4263, 4265, 4266, 4365, 4366, 4367, 4368, 4380, 4381, 4460, 4470, 4475, 4476, 4470, 4480, and 4490
Production Dates: December 1990 - October 1991
Defect: The Spanish instructions on the positioning label are incorrect.
Corrective Action: Century will provide new labels with corrected Spanish instructions to owners.
NHTSA No.:  92C006000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-006)

Model(s): 4580, 4581, 4583, 4585
Production Dates: July 1986 - December 1989
Defect: The directions for threading the shoulder straps through the metal retention slides are unclear.
Corrective Action: Century will provide owners with new instructions and a descriptive label so they can re-thread the shoulder straps correctly.
NHTSA No.:  91C042000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-042

Model(s): 3000STE Models 4353, 4365, 4366, 4368, and 5000STE Models 4450, 4460, 4470, and 4475
Production Dates: March 1987 - December 1990
Noncompliance: Buckle release force can exceed 16 pounds when not used in appropriate forward latch position for a child weighing 30 pounds or more as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Century will issue notification, change instructions and labeling to indicate that the rear latch position is not to be used with children weighing 30 pounds or more.
NHTSA No.:  91C004000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-004)

Model(s): 3000STE Models 4365MC, 4365DT, 4366BH, 4368BH and 5000STE Models 4450GD, 4460DT, 4460FE, 4470MC, and 4475GU.
Production Dates: May - June 1990
Noncompliance: Latch tongues broke during impact in routine infant car seat crash testing at 30mph as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." During sever impact, the child might submarine out of the seat with potential for sever injury or death.
Corrective Action: Century will replace the latch tongue.
NHTSA No.:  90C017000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-017)

Model(s): 4450GD, 4475GA, and 4460FE
Production Dates: December 1988 - November 1989
Noncompliance: These safety seats exceed the post impact buckle release force requirement of 16 pounds maximum during Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems" testing. In a traffic accident, this could prevent the adult or parent from quickly removing the child from the car seat.
Corrective Action: Century will replace the harness assemblies with a new version that includes a modified latch tongue.
NHTSA No.:  90C002000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-002)

Model(s): 4581, 4583, and 4585
Production Dates: June 1986 - October 1989
Defect: The retaining screws on the handle to the shell can loosen, allowing the handle to separate from the shell.
Corrective Action: Century will provide owners with newly designed screws and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  90C001000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-001)

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (Previously COSCO)    800-880-9435

Model(s): High Rise child restraints, Models 22-297, 22-298, 22-299, and 93-299
Production Dates: October 1, 2003, through October 31, 2003
Defect: With an affixed label on the seat, DJG intended to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be used for children "over 1 year of age." However, the label was misprinted to recommend that the forward-facing mode be used for children "under 1 year of age." If the consumer were to follow the erroneous instructions, the seat may not adequately restrain the child in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injuries to the child.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will mail a corrected label along with repair instructions to registered owners free of charge. Customers who have not registered their child seat should contact DJG toll-free at (866) 611-3022 to obtain the free repair kit.
NHTSA No.: 03C010000

Model(s): Alpha Omega and Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 child restraints, Models 02-331, 02-332, 02-531, 02-533, 02-537, and 02-555
Production Dates: November 17, 2000, and January 10, 2001
Noncompliance: The tether webbing could be cut and separate in a crash, which constitutes a failure to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will mail a free in-home repair kit along with repair instructions to registered owners. Nonregistered owners of these seats are advised to check the manufacturing date and model number to determine if their seat is affected by the recall. If so, owners should contact Dorel by visiting their website at www.coscojuvenile.com, click on "Safety Notices" or call Dorel's toll-free number (866-611-3022) to receive a free repair kit. Until the repair kit is installed, owners are instructed to continue to use the seat as directed.
NHTSA No.: 03C007000

Models: Arriva Model Nos. 02-665, 02-727, 02-728, 02-729, 02-731, 02-732, 02-733, 02-750, 02-751, 02-755, 02-757, 02-774 and Turnabout Model Nos. 02-753, 02-756, 02-758, 02-759, 02-760, 02-761, 02-761, 02-762, 02-763, 02-764, 02-765, 02-770, 02-771, 02-772.
Production Dates: September 1997 - January 2000
Defect: When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat and infant to flip forward which could result in serious injuries.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will notify registered owners about this recall. All owners are advised to check the manufacturing date and model number to determine if their seat is affected by the recall. If so, owners should contact Dorel by visiting their website at www.djgusa.com, click on "consumer services" or calling Dorel's toll-free number (800-880-9435) to receive a free repair kit. Until the repair kit is installed, owners are instructed not to carry the seat by its handle.
NHTSA No.:  03C-004
NOTE: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.

Models: Safety 1st and Beatrix Potter Designer 22, Model Nos. 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA
Production Dates: January 3 through February 13, 2002.
Defect: When used as a carrier, the handle may slip from one position to another, causing the seat to fall forward. If the child is not properly buckled into the seat, the child can fall out if the carrier, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action: Dorel Juvenile Group will notify its customers and provide a repair kit along with installation instruction free of charge. Owners who do not receive the repair kit within a reasonable time should contact DJG at 800-536-1090.
NHTSA Recall No.:  02C027000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E-027)

Models: Arriva -02-729-TED infant child restraints.
Production Dates: March 31 through April 7, 1999
Noncompliance: Some of these units were produced without an air bag warning label. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Consumers will be mail an air bag warning label and placement instructions.
NHTSA No.: 00C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-008)

Models: Touriva Convertible Safe-T- Shield (full wrap fabric cover) Model 02-084, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap fabric cover) Model 02-094, Touriva Convertible Safe-T- Shield (full wrap fabric cover with pillow) Model 02-096, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap vinyl cover) Model 02-404, Touriva Convertible Safe-T-Shield (partial wrap fabric cover) Model 02-821.
Production Dates: May 1, 1996 through November 26, 1997
Noncompliance: These seats fail to fully comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” The buckle release force exceeds the regulation.
Corrective Action: Cosco will send a remedy kit consisting of a new buckle assembly, the screws required, and detailed installation instructions.
NHTSA No.: 00C007000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-007)

Models: Arriva - 02-665, 02-732, 02-756, 02-729, 02-733, 02-757, 02-731, and 02-751; and Turnabout - 02-667, 02-761, 02-764, 02-758, 02-759, 02-762, 02-765, 02-760, and 02-763.
Production Dates: March 1, 1995 through September 9, 1997
Defect: When used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, the infant could fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Corrective Action: Cosco will provide the owners with a free repair kit which will make the handle stronger. Owners are also being advised not to carry the seat by the handle until the repair kit has been installed.
NHTSA No.: 99C022000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 99E-022)

Model(s): Touriva 5-Point and Touriva Overhead Shield
Production Dates: August 9 - August 22, 1997
Noncompliance: When these seats were tested dynamically per the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems," structural failure occurred in the belt path area of the shell in the forward facing reclined position only.
Corrective Action: Cosco will provide inspection instructions to the owner. If the seat is involved in the campaign, a remedy kit will be provided to the owner.
NHTSA No.:  97C030000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-030)

Model(s): Arriva 02-741
Production Dates: March 1 - May 31, 1995
Defect: Separation of the buckle latch release button and spring from the latch release housing. The seat will become inoperative as the user will not be able to reinsert the spring and red latch release button properly into the housing.
Corrective Action: Cosco will replace the entire latch release assembly.
NHTSA No.:  97C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-008)

Model(s): Dreamride Ultra
Production Dates: April 1994 - June 1995
Noncompliance: These seats do not meet the maximum back angle requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Cosco will provide a retrofit kit to owners of these seats which will include an easy-to-install metal plate that hooks over the base of the seat and is securely snapped in place by two plastic fasteners.
NHTSA No.:  95C041000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 95E-041)

Model(s): 02-034 and 02-404
Production Dates: May - August 1994
Defect: In a vehicle crash, at speeds greater that 30 miles per hour, the buckle latch housing mounted in the base of the shell can deform, causing the latch mechanism to fracture, allowing disengagement of the buckle tongue from the buckle housing.
Corrective Action: Cosco will send to owners a replacement buckle housing which can be easily replaced by removing the four screws attaching the original buckle latch assembly.
NHTSA No.:  94C024000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E-024)

Model(s): TLC infant car seat, 01-188-ARQ
Production Dates: April - December 1993
Noncompliance: The ribbon quilt child seat cover has been tested and the material burns faster than the rate established for child seat material. The child seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Corrective Action: Cosco will send owners a replacement child safety seat cover.
NHTSA No.:  94C012000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E-012)

Model(s): Dreamride, 02-719-ARQ
Production Dates: January 1, 1989 - January 11, 1994
Noncompliance: The fabric cover of the pads on these seats do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Corrective Action: Cosco will provide a replacement pad for these child seats.
NHTSA No.:  94C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E-008)

Model(s): Deluxe Commuter, Model 02-086
Production Dates: November 1, 1987 - February 2, 1988
Defect: The foam seat pad on the child seat was not sealed at the seams, allowing the foam pad to be accessible to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action: Cosco will replace the unsealed foam seat pad with a sealed pad.
NHTSA No.:  92C004000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-004)

Model(s): Soft Shield Models 02-090 and 02-190 and Auto Trac Models 02-290, 02-790, and 02-890.
Production Dates: October 1989 - June 1990
Noncompliance: The child seat failed to meet the head excursion requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." (Exceeds prescribed 32 inch head excursion limit.)
Corrective Action: Cosco will furnish a repair kit consisting of a harness retainer with installation and use instructions.
NHTSA No.:  91C015000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-015)

DOWNUNDER   800-677-1718

Model(s): Kangaroo Booster Seats
Production Dates: Booster seat built prior to January 31, 1997
Defect: This is not a safety recall in accordance with Federal Regulation Part 573. However, it is deemed a product improvement campaign by the agency. The shoulder belts may not be properly located when the child is placed in the restraint. The velcro seat belt guide on these booster seats helps achieve seat belt placement in all cases.
Corrective Action: Downunder is providing revised instructions to all owners of the Kangaroo Booster seat to help clarify shoulder belt placement. For owners of the Kangaroo Booster Model #3 (models without the velcro shoulder belt positioner), a velcro shoulder belt positioner will be sent to upgrade these boosters.
NHTSA No.:  97X001000

EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.   1-800-233-5921

Models: Cozy Carrier ® infant child restraints
Production Dates: November 2001 through August 2002
Defect: Deformation or damage can occur to the base hooks on the convenience base during vehicle installation.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide consumers with free upgrade kits. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2003. Owners should contact Evenflo's website at www.cozycarry.com, or call their toll-free number (1-800-233-5921) to receive a free upgrade kit.
NHTSA No.: 03C-005
NOTE: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.

Models: Triumph™ convertible child restraints.
Production Dates: October 20, 2001 through January 31, 2002
Defect: The slide loop connectors (which act as a link in the internal harness system) may not be strong enough to fully secure the occupant in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a free repair kit and installation instructions that will reinforce the slide loop connectors. Owners may call Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 to receive a free repair kit.
NHTSA No.: 02C004000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 02E-004)

Models: Joyride® infant child restraints, model numbers beginning with 203, 205, 210, 435, and 493.
Production Dates: January 1988 to December 1998
Defect: When the infant restraint is used as a carrier (outside of a motor vehicle), the handle locks on each side of the restraint can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. The Joyride infant restraint was sometimes sold together with a detachable convenience base as a Travel Tandem, and was sometimes sold as a travel system (together with a matching stroller.)

Corrective Action: Evenflo will notify and provide customers with a free repair kit and installation instructions. Customers can contact Evenflo Costumer Service at 1-800-233-5921 for a free repair kit.
NHTSA No.: 01C019000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E-019)

Model(s): On My Way® Position Right™ infant car seats
Production Dates: January 26, 1999 - February 10, 2000
Affected Seats: The recall affects the "Convenience Base" of the seat only. Model numbers of the affected seats begin with 200 and 211; or 447 and 499 when sold with a stroller; and 639 on the bases that were sold separately.
Defect: Evenflo has discovered that after repeated use, two alignment posts in the base can become bent. If the posts become bent, consumers may have difficulty installing the carrier onto the base. Bent posts could also interfere with proper latching of the carrier to the base, preventing the child from being properly restrained.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a free repair kit that prevents the posts in the base from bending. The kit includes instructions and metal clips that slip over the alignment posts. The clips are easy to install and it only takes a few minutes.
NOTE:   For this recall campaign, consumers that have the affected seats should call Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 to receive a free repair kit.
NHTSA No.:  00C015000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-015)

Models: Two-In-One car seats (Models beginning with 636 and 637)
Production Dates: January 7 - March 20, 1998
Noncompliance: The seat's backrest and base can separate when the occupant is restrained by the seat's 5-point harness. If the backrest and base were to separate in an automobile crash, the child in the seat could be injured. These seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraints Systems."
Corrective Action:  Evenflo intends to notify consumers of the potential problem and to provide consumers with a new replacement seat. Consumers will be provided a pre-paid return shipping label and will be asked to return their original seat in the box the replacement seat came in. Evenflo will notify consumers to stop using the seat's internal 5-point harness system, and will advise that the seat can only be used as a belt positioning booster seat.
NHTSA No.:  98C014000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E-014)

Model(s):   On My Way infant car seat/carrier (Model 207) and On My Way Travel System infant car seat/carrier with stroller base (Model 492)
Production Dates:  December 15, 1995 - July 27, 1997
Defect: The red push button assembly on each side of the seat that is used to latch and adjust the carrying handle can unexpectedly release and cause the seat to flip forward.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a free repair kit which includes stronger latch buttons and springs. To receive the repair kit, consumers should contact Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 only for this recall campaign.
NHTSA No.:  98C003000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E-003)

Model(s): Sidekick booster seat, Model No. 244
Production Dates: April 23, 1996 - May 20, 1997
Noncompliance: These seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems," which limits the head injury criteria. In recent tests on some of these booster seats, the head injury criteria scored more than allowed by this standard.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will reimburse owners either completely or partially depending on whether the seat can be used by the owner's child. Owners are advised to use the sidekick booster seat only as a belt positioner. When used as a belt positioner, the Sidekick must be used without its front shield and only in vehicles equipped with a three point lap/shoulder seat belt system.
NHTSA No.:  97C020000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-020)

Model(s): Champion, Scout and Trooper, Model numbers beginning with 219, 224, 225, and 229
Production Dates: October 14, 1996 - February 6, 1997
Noncompliance: These seats do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems.", which limits head excursion. Slippage of the harness webbing can result in loosening of the harness straps.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a harness adjuster retrofit kit and detailed instructions to the owners.
NHTSA No.:  97C019000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-019)

Model(s): Scout, Champion, Model numbers beginning with 224 and 229
Production Dates: June 1, 1993 - December 16, 1996
Noncompliance: These seats do not comply with the thorax acceleration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a modified recline arm which will alter the restraint's angle and installation instructions for consumers to repair these seats. Meanwhile, consumers are advised to only use these seats in its reclined position until they receive the free modified recline arm.
NHTSA No.:  97C001000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E-001)

Model(s): Trooper Model No. 219
Production Dates: November 1995 - January 1996
Defect: Due to a printing error, the fold-out instruction pamphlet providing information on toddler use was incorrectly labeled for infant use.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will send a new pamphlet to consumers.
NHTSA No.:  96C002000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E-002)

Model(s): On My Way, Model No. beginning with 206
Production Dates: May 1994 - May 1995
Noncompliance: These seats do not meet the sled test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems," when tested without the detachable autobase.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide a set of plastic inserts to all owners of the "On My Way" infant restraints. Evenflo recommends that owners only use the restraint with the detachable autobase until the plastic inserts are received and installed.
NHTSA No.:  95C024000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 95E-024)

Model(s):  Champion Model 224, Ultra I Model 231, and Ultra II Model 232
Production Dates:  February 8 - August 4, 1993
Defect:  These seats are equipped with a latching aid, which is a gray or white sleeve located at the base of the webbing to help the consumer to insert the buckle tongue into the receiving end of the buckle. This latching aid can become torn or split or can slip out of position.
Corrective Action:  Evenflo will provide an instruction sheet showing how to remove the plastic sleeve.
NHTSA No.:  94C016000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E-016)

Model(s): 7-year car seat models 453 and 454, and Evenflo booster seats model 471
Production Dates: February 13, 1987 - October 31, 1988
Defect: The black plastic push pins used to attach the pads to the seat structure can be removed by children presenting a possible choking hazard.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will send owners newly designed replacement push pins and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  91C045000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-045)

Model(s): Ultara II Model 227
Production Dates: January - June 1990
Noncompliance: These seats fail to comply with the head and knee excursion requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Evenflo will replace the seat shells on these seats.
NHTSA No.:  91C007000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-007)

Model(s): Dyn-O-Mite, Evenflo Infant Models 201, 202, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 448,456, and 458. One-Step Models 221, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, and 409. Seven Year Car Seat Models 228, 453, and 454. Bobby-Mac Models 411, 412, 414, 415, and 416. One Step Deluxe Models 222, 223, and 417. Evenflo Booster Seat Models 242, 470, and 471.
Production Dates: April - December 1985
Noncompliance: Certain seat buckle and tongue assemblies do not properly engage when latched failing to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide owners with a replacement buckle tongue and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  90C032000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-032)

Model(s): Dyn-O-Mite, Evenflo Infant Models 201, 202, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 448, 456, and 458. One Step Models 221, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406,407, 408, and 409. Seven Year Car Seat Models 228, 453, and 454. Bobby-Mac One Step Models 411, 412, 415, and 416. One Step Deluxe Models 222, 223, and 417. Evenflo Booster Models 242, 470, and 471.
Production Dates: January 1986 - April 1990
Noncompliance: Certain seat buckle and tongue assemblies do not properly engage when latched failing to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Evenflo will provide owners with a replacement buckle tongue and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  90C031000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-031)

FISHER-PRICE   800-233-4004

Model(s): Safe Embrace, Model 79700
Production Dates: May 19, 1997 - March 29, 1998
Defect: 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. 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.
NOTE:  Customers can receive the free restraint adjuster by contacting Fisher-Price at 1-800-233-4004.
NHTSA No.:  98C019000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E-019)

Model(s): 9173
Production Dates: September 1 - October 31, 1994
Noncompliance: The seats have an incorrectly positioned label warning that any car seat used in the rear-facing position should not be installed in an automotive seat on which an air bag can deploy. This does not comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price will send owners a new label with instructions to correctly place the label on the child safety seat.
NHTSA No.:  94C035000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 94E-035)

Model(s): Deluxe (bolster) Model 9104
Production Dates: June 15 - September 4, 1992
Defect: The red button on the buckle of the child safety seat can dislodge from the casing causing one of the appendages attached to the button to be on the outside of its protective casing. In this condition, the consumer may find it difficult to achieve a securely locked position.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price will provide either a replacement child safety seat or a refund of the cost of the seat. The consumers will also have the option of receiving a new buckle assembly when they become available.
NHTSA No.:  92C021000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-021)

Model(s): 9101
Production Dates: February 8, 1991 - January 24, 1992
Defect: The shoulder belts on car seats using a particular design of connector bar can come free of the connector bar after extended use.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price is providing a plastic cover that fits over the opening on the connector bar that will prevent the shoulder belts from coming free of the connector bar.
NHTSA No.:  92C019000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-019)

Model(s): 9100 and 9101
Production Dates: May 1987 - January 1989
Defect: The middle plastic laminate inside the buckle of the car seat shield can break, which can make it difficult to latch the shield to the tongue.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price will send owners a new shield and installation instructions.
NHTSA No.:  92C018000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-018)

Model(s): 9149
Production Dates: January 1 - February 27, 1991
Defect: The breast shield could separate from the tongue of the restraint assembly in crash conditions because of a faulty buckle frame. This dose not meet with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price will replace the breast shield assemblies.
NHTSA No.:  91C019000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E-019)

Model(s): 9100 and 9101
Production Dates:  September 1, 1985 - April 30, 1987
Defect: The button on the shield strap can become loose and removed by a child presenting a choking hazard if the child places the button in their mouth.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price will send a replacement button and installation instructions to owners.
NHTSA No.:  90C038000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-038)

Model(s): 9100 and 9101
Production Dates: May 1, 1987 - October 31, 1989
Defect: The plastic pin inside the buckle shield can break after force is applied in repeated use.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price is providing owners with installation instructions and a new shield.
NHTSA No.:  90C037000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-037)

Model(s): 9100
Production Dates: April - August 1985
Defect: The seat metal laminate shield, located inside the shield buckle, can break after repeated use.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price is providing owners with installation instructions and a new shield.
NHTSA No.:  90C036000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-036)

Model(s): 9100 and 9101
Production Dates: April 1985 - June 1989
Defect: The metallic label glued to the breast shield of the seat can become loose over time presenting a choking hazard to the seat occupant if the child removes the label and places in their mouth.
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price is requesting owners to inspect the shield periodically, and if the label is loose, peel it off and discard it.
NHTSA No.:  90C028000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-028)

Model(s): 9101
Production Dates: February - March 1990
Noncompliance: The retractor assembly has a "tongue" used to engage the breast shield of the child restraint. A stamping die used on this tongue could cause the part to fail and completely separate in a crash. This does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Fisher-Price is providing owners with installation instructions and a replacement retractor assembly.
NHTSA No.:  90C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 90E-008)

GERRY BABY PRODUCTS COMPANY - Purchased by Evenflo   800-233-5921

Model(s): 626 and Secure Ride
Production Dates: August 1994 - March 1995
Noncompliance: The seats have an incorrectly positioned label warning that any car seat used in the rear-facing position should not be installed in an automobile seat on which an air bag can deploy. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: A new label will be sent to consumers with instructions on how to correctly use the child seat in the vehicle.
NHTSA No.:  95C008000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 95E-008)

Model(s): Gerry Guardian
Production Dates: January 31 - May 3, 1990
Defect: The buckles on these child restraints are not stiff enough to prevent a child from releasing the buckle.
Corrective Action: Evenflo is providing owners with a free buckle replacement kit.
NHTSA No.:  92C009000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-009)

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