Century Child Seat recall
Recalled May 11, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87C018000 · Century
Hazard
WITH THE SHIELD IN A UNLOCKED POSITION THE CHILD WILLNOT BE RESTRAINED IN THE SEAT AND CAN BE INJURIED IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A BRIGHT COLOR LABEL MARKED LOCK-UNLOCK WHICH IS VISIBLE WHEN THE LOCKING HANDLE IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED.
Units
92,490 units
Description
THE SHIELD POPS OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS IS DUE TO FAILURE TO FULLY DEPRESS LOCKING HANDLE.
What to do
INSTALL A BRIGHT COLOR LABEL MARKED LOCK-UNLOCK WHICH IS VISIBLE WHEN THE LOCKING HANDLE IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED.
Product
Century 400XL
Manufacturer(s)
CENTURY PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →