Basic Comfort 961 (1998) – 98C036000

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Booster Seat, Models 960 And 961 (With Back). These Seats Do Not Meet The Chest Acceleration Requirements Of Fmvss No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”

Make Of Vehicle

BASIC COMFORT

Model Of Vehicle

961

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

98C036000

Component Description

Child Seat

Effect Of Defect

Improper Placement Of The Shoulder Belt Portion Of The Vehicle’S Built-In Safety Harness System Can Result In Excessive Forces On The Chest Of The Booster Seat Occupant, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

A Revised InstruCTIonal Booklet Will Be Provided To Owners Of These Booster Seats.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Basic Comfort, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

41906

Date Owners Notified

19981015

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Basic Comfort, Inc.

Date Report Received

19981029

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

213