Key Takeaway

XPORTATION SAFETY CONCEPTS/REAR FACING CAR SEAT by XPORTATION SAFETY CONCEPTS was recalled on April 22, 2002. What to do: XSCI HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND IS OFFERING A REPLACEMENT SEAT (PRODUCED BY AN ALTERNATE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER) AND WILL PAY FOR THE RETURN OF T...

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XPORTATION SAFETY CONCEPTS/REAR FACING CAR SEAT

Recalled: April 22, 2002 ~150 units affected 02C024

Description

CHILD SEAT DESCRIPTION: XSCI PIONEERED AIRBAG COMPATIBLE REAR FACING CHILD SEATS WITH SEAT PAD COLORS BLUE/BLUE AND BROWN/BLUE, (THERE IS NO MODEL NUMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 7, 2002. THESE SEATS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEAD EXCURSION CRITERIA OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

Injuries / Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE INFANT SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

XSCI HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND IS OFFERING A REPLACEMENT SEAT (PRODUCED BY AN ALTERNATE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER) AND WILL PAY FOR THE RETURN OF THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT. XSCI WILL REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT AND RETURN IT TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE SEAT REPLACEMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT XSCI AT 800-630-6850.

Products Affected

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: XSCI HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND IS OFFERING A REPLACEMENT SEAT (PRODUCED BY AN ALTERNATE CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER) AND WILL PAY FOR THE RETURN OF THE NONCOMPLIANT SEAT. XSCI WILL REPAIR THE NONCOM...

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