Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FISHER PRICE
Model Of Vehicle
79700
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98C019000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Fisher-Price Will Provide Owners With A Revised Restraint Adjuster And Installation InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fisher-Price
Start Of Manufacture
19970519
End Of Manufacture
19980329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
54500
Date Owners Notified
19980803
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980724