Defect Description For Recall
Sit “N” Stroll Rear-Facing And Forward-Facing Convertible Child Restraints Model #2003, Manufactured Between September 1, 2002, And October 21, 2003. When The Seat Is Secured In The Vehicle Using The Lower Forward-Facing Belt Path Or When The Shoulder And Buckle Pads Included With The Restraint Are Used, Forces During A Crash Could Cause The Child’S Head To Move Forward Further Than Allowed By The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” Shoulder And Buckle Pads May Interfere With The Harness Becoming Properly Snug.
Make Of Vehicle
SIT’N’STROLL
Model Of Vehicle
2003
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03C009000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Head Injury To The Child.
Fix Defect
Safeline KIDS Will Mail Repair InstruCTIons And A Revised Owners Manual. Owners Are Being Asked To Remove And Discard The Shoulder And Buckle Pads From The Harness Before Continuing To Use The Seat. The Shoulder And Buckle Pads May Interfere With The Harness Becoming Properly Snug. Also, Owners Should Only Use The Upper Forward-Facing Belt Path. There Is No Problem When The Seat Is Used In The Rear-Facing Position For Children Weighing Less Than 20 Pounds. Owners Who Have Not Registered Their Product May Contact Safeline Kids’ Toll-Free Number (800-829-1625) Between 8:30 Am To 4:30 Pm MST Monday Through Thursday Or Between 8:30 Am And 3:00 Pm MST Friday. They May Also E-Mail Safeline KIDS At Service@Safelinekids.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Safeline Kids, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20031021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
10495
Date Owners Notified
20031112
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Safeline Kids, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031103
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213