Century Smartmove Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01C025000
Manufacturer: CENTURY PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: April 9th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: May 10th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: June 18th, 2001

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CENTURY CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH A CENTRAL ADJUSTER DEVICE, "A-LOK" ASSEMBLY, PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 9 AND MAY 10, 2001, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING MODELS: ENCORE (44612 GTN AND 4662 WSC 01); BRAVO (44622 LTG, 44630 LTH, 44631 PFN, AND 44662 WSC); ACCEL (45100 CHT, 45100 MTE, 45100 STH, 45200 LFT, 45200 MXM, 45600 JTI, 45600 MTE, 45600 MTO, 45600 MXM, 45600 SAF, 45700 GSD, AND 45700 LFT); AND SMARTMOVE (44709 MTE AND 44709 SVR). THE ADJUSTER DEVICE ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO TIGHTEN THE CHILD SEAT HARNESS STRAPS ON THE CHILD.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE A-LOKS ON THESE SEATS MAY ALLOW THE WEBBING TO SLIP 4 TO 6 INCHES, WHICH WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
CENTURY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT SEAT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GRACO CENTURY AT 1-800-837-4044. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Notes:
( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E025000)

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96C005000
Manufacturer: CENTURY PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: April 4th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THIS CHILD SAFETY SEAT UTILIZES A LATCH ASSEMBLY WHERE A VARIATION IN THE COMPONENTS RESULTED IN THE POTENTIAL FOR A BUCKLE TO RELEASE. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE DYNAMIC TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213.

Corrective Summary:
CENTURY WILL PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT SO OWNERS CAN EASILY REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT; INDEPENDENT; FMVSS NO. 213. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SAFETY SEATS, MODEL 4750, SMARTMOVE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: OCCUPANTS OF THE SAFETY SEAT WOULD FACE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: NOTIFICATION TO CONSUMERS AND RETAILERS TO BEGIN IN APRIL 1996.NOTE: IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-583-4093. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E005000)