NHTSA recall campaign
02C027000
What was wrong
Defect
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY 1ST OR BEATRIX POTTER DESIGNER 22 INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2002, MODELS 02-621 SAL, 02-620 AZY, 02-620 BEA. WHEN USED AS A CARRIER, THE HANDLE MAY SLIP FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL FORWARD.
Risk
IF THE CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY BUCKLED INTO THE SEAT, THE CHILD CAN FALL OUT IF THE CARRIER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 800-536-1090.
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.