CPSC recall · Reported October 13, 2000
CPSC, NHTSA and Century Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers
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 unexpected…
Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio recalled "Riding in a child safety seat on the car's rear seat for every trip is the safest way to….
CPSC, NHTSA and Century Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers was recalled by Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio in October 13, 2000. Reason: When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to th…. Remedy: Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, will provide consumers a free easy-to-ins…. Verify recall #01012 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to th….
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- October 13, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
"Riding in a child safety seat on the car's rear seat for every trip is the safest way to transport young children in a motor vehicle," said NHTSA Administrator Dr. Sue Bailey. "The recall announced today is only related to using the seat as a carrier (not how the seat performs while in a car). Parents should continue using these carriers as car seats." The recall involves all Century rear-facing infant car seats/carriers with one-piece handles, manufactured from January 1991 through July 1997. The date of manufacture, written as month, day, year (010191 through 073197), can be found on a label on the side of the seat. The recalled car seats/carriers have a molded, one-piece, one-color plastic handle colored white, gray, or tan.
Reason for recall
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."
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01012 |
| Date reported | October 13, 2000 |
| Date initiated | October 13, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Century Products (Century), of Macedonia, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 4 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, will provide consumers a free easy-to-install replacement handle. Consumers shoul…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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