Babyhood Child Seat recall
Recalled February 14, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83C006000 · Babyhood
Remedy
MANUFACTURER HAS SUPPLIED OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON RETHREADING THE HARNESS TO THE CORRECT ARRANGEMENT. THE OWNER ALSO HAS THE OPTION OF TAKING THE INFANT RESTRAINT SEAT TO THE DEALER FOR RETHREADING INSTEAD OF DOING IT HIMSELF.
Units
5,000 units
Description
EQUIPMENT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS", SINCE THE BUCKLE MAY DISENGAGE DURING A VEHICLE FRONTAL IMPACT, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOTION OF THE INFANT. INCORRECT THREADING OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS LEADS TO UNBUCKLING.
What to do
MANUFACTURER HAS SUPPLIED OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON RETHREADING THE HARNESS TO THE CORRECT ARRANGEMENT. THE OWNER ALSO HAS THE OPTION OF TAKING THE INFANT RESTRAINT SEAT TO THE DEALER FOR RETHREADING INSTEAD OF DOING IT HIMSELF.
Product
Babyhood BABYHOOD
Manufacturer(s)
BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →