Century rear-facing infant car seats/carriers
Published October 13, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 01012, published October 13, 2000. Recalling firm: Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio; Reported units: About 4 million.
What's the hazard
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."
What to do
Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, will provide consumers a free easy-to-install replacement handle. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been replaced. Consumers can continue to use the product as a car seat.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio
- Manufacturer
- Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio
- Distributor
- Juvenile product, mass merchandise and major discount stores nationwide sold the car seats/carriers for about $40, when sold alone to about $130, when sold with a stroller.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Century rear-facing infant car seats/carriers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01012 on October 13, 2000. Reported hazard: When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."
What should I do if I have this product?
Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, will provide consumers a free easy-to-install replacement handle. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been replaced. Consumers can continue to use the product as a car seat.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio.