Recall check › NHTSA #93C032000
Car seat recall: BABYHOOD 8200
Recall reported Mar 18, 1995 · 3,100 units
The problem
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
Hazard
THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
What to do
BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.
Which car seats
BABYHOOD 8200
Manufactured: Jan 1, 1992 – Jun 1, 1993
Component: CHILD SEAT
Manufacturer: BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING; BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000)
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.