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THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW SEAT COVERS THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LABEL TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
Who to contact: SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW SEAT COVERS THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LABEL TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SIT'N'STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 9, 1997, AND AUGUST 9, 1997. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL WAS OMITTED FROM THE SEAT COVER.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “SAFELINE KIDS, INC. — SAFELINE KIDS/FMVSS 213 - AIRBAG WARNING LABEL”
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An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.