Investigation PE00019: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 26, 2000

Closed

Oct 23, 2000

Model years

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Subject

Carry handle integrity

Component: Equipment

Summary

Odi has received ninety five consumer reports alleging problems with the carry handle on the century child safety seat.seventy two of the consumers reported the carry handle either cracked or had broken complately apart.as a result of these incidents thirteen of the seats were dropped, three of the children were ejected out of the seats, and four of the children received injuries.we have also received twenty three reports of the carry handle suddently and unexcpectedly unlatching.as a result of these incidents, six of the children were ejected out of the seats, and four of the children received injuries.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.