Defective Booster Seat Manufacturers

ALL OUR KIDS JUVENILE PRODUCTS Out of Business

Model(s): 600 and 602
Production Dates: April 1993 - September 1994
Noncompliance: The nylon fabric in these child safety restraints does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Nos. 213, "Child Restraint Systems," and 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Corrective Action: All Our Kids is no longer in business.
NHTSA No.: 95C013000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 95E-013)

BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. 508-791-2555

Model(s): Saddle 820
Production Dates: March 1991
Noncompliance: The child restraint seat cushions do not adequately resist compression/deflection of the seat occupant's head when tested for crashworthiness. These seats do not comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Babyhood will replace the seat cushion with a cushion that meets the compression/deflection requirements.
NHTSA No.: 92C012000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E-012)

BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING 508-845-4231

Model(s):  8200
Production Dates:  January 31, 1992, to June 30, 1993
Noncompliance:  These child safety seats do not meet the impact release requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The buckle could require excessive hand pressure to release and could hamper removal of the child in an emergency situation.
Corrective Action:  Babyhood will provide a modified buckle tip and replacement instructions directly to owners of these seats.
NHTSA No.:  93C032000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E-032)

BASIC COMFORT, INC 800-456-8687

Model(s): Galaxy 2000 Booster Seat Model 960 and 961 (with back).
Production Dates: November 25, 1998, to January 31, 1999

Noncompliance: These seats were improperly manufactured with defective backs and cushions which are weaker in strength. In the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat backs and cushions can completely separate. These seats do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Consumers will be sent free replacement parts and installation instructions.
NOTE: Owners of the affected seats should contact Basic Comfort at 1-800-640-8469.
NHTSA No.: 00C018000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E-018)

Model(s): Galaxy 2000 Booster Seat Model 960 and 961 (with back).
Production Dates: All Galaxy 2000 Booster Seats are included in the recall.
Noncompliance: When the shoulder belt portion of a vehicle's 3-point safety harness is not properly positioned, excessive chest forces may result during a sudden deceleration. These seats do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: Instructions will be provided to show consumers the proper position for the seat belt when using the Galaxy 2000.
NHTSA No.: 98C036000 (PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E-036)

BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. 1-888-4BRITAX (888-427-4829).

Model(s): All Marathon (E9L06), Wizard (E9L07), Husky (E9L30) child restraints, as well as restraints manufactured by Britax for Snug Seat under the model name Traveller Plus (E9L32).
Production Dates:

Marathon - 8/2/02 - 7/23/04
Husky - 8/11/02 - 7/23/04
Wizard - 7/16/03 - 7/23/04
Traveller Plus - 12/2/03 - 7/23/04

Defect: The A-Lok adjuster assembly can allow slippage of the webbing resulting in loosening of the harness straps. If the slippage were to occur in the event of a vehicle crash, the child would move too far forward, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Registered owners will receive a replacement adjuster strap by September 30, 2004. In the meantime, registered owners will receive instructions on how to check the seat for slippage after every use. If slippage is occurring before replacement straps can be mailed, the use of the restraint should be stopped and customers should contact Britax for further assistance. Non-registered owners may obtain the free remedy by calling Britax at 1-800-683-2045, or visit Britax's web site, www.BritaxUSA.com, to receive a free kit or get more information. Non-registered owners are strongly urged to register their child seat with the manufacturer in case of future safety recalls.
NHTSA No.: 04C002000
[Britax Safety Recall No. 080401]

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

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