Recall check › NHTSA #01C053000
Car seat recall: SIT'N'STROLL 3240
Recall reported Oct 9, 2001 · 900 units
The problem
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.
Hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Which car seats
SIT'N'STROLL 3240
Manufactured: Jun 9, 1997 – Aug 9, 1997
Component: CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer: SAFELINE KIDS, INC.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E053000)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data. A car seat recall usually covers only certain model numbers made in a specific date range: check the label on your seat against the official notice.