Recall
Fisher Price Safe Embrace — 98C019000
NHTSA ID
98C019000
Make
Fisher Price
Model
Safe Embrace
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-07-24
Component
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
Units Affected
54,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 79700 SAFE EMBRACE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER, USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOCK THE HARNESS BELTS AROUND A CHILD, CAN MALFUNCTION IF A SPRING BREAKS OR DISLOCATES FROM THE CORRECT POSITION.
Consequence
WHEN THE HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS, IT WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK THE SHOULDER BELTS IN PLACE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.
Remedy
FISHER-PRICE WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A REVISED RESTRAINT ADJUSTER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.