Kolcraft: child seat recalls

1. 99C047000Received 16 Dec 1999. 722,332 units.

   Child Seat / Handle (Infant)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: infant rider, secura, travel about, plus 4, plus 5, infant restraint, infant car seat and playskool infant car seats, including seats sold as part of a stroller combination, and manufactured from january 1, 1993 through june 30, 1999. When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying position, causing the seat to suddenly rotate. The infant could suffer serious injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with a free repair kit. Until the repair kit has been installed, do not carry the seat by its carrying handle, but by the handles on the head and foot of the seat.

   Products named: Kolcraft Infant Rider; Kolcraft Playskool; Kolcraft Plus 5; Kolcraft Plus 4; Kolcraft Travel About; Kolcraft Secura; Kolcraft Infant Restraint; Kolcraft Infant Car Seat.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Dec 1999.

2. 97C024000Received 18 Aug 1997. 159,400 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: performa and secure-fit infant seats manufactured from january 26, 1996 through july 31, 1997. These seats do not comply with the buckle release force requirements of FMVSS no. 213, "child restraint systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the buckle may be difficult to release, making it harder to remove the child from the car seat.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft will provide owners with installation instructions, a replacement buckle housing kit and the tools necessary to install the new buckle.

   Products named: Kolcraft Secure Fit; Kolcraft Performa.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 1997.

3. 97C026000Received 1 Aug 1997. 1,000 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: performa infant seats manufactured from january 26, 1996 through july 31, 1997. These material used in these seats do not comply with FMVSS no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The material used in these infant seats could possibly ignite burning an occupant of the seat.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft will replace the material on these infant seats.

   Products named: Kolcraft Performa.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 1997.

4. 96C031000Received 18 Oct 1996. 51,400 units.

   Child Seat / Tether / Strap/Webbing

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   During compliance testing, a crotch strap assembly separated from the shell of an infant restraint. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS 213, "child restraint systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a collision, the occupant of the child seat may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft will provide owner with instructions to examine the crotch strap retainer clip and for realigning the clip if it has been misinstalled. A sticker will also be provided for installation on the child restraint notifying the user of the possibility of a misaligned strap retainer clip with simple instructions for its realignment.

   Products named: Kolcraft Plus 4; Kolcraft Travel About; Kolcraft Infant Rider; Carter Travel 5; Kolcraft Plus 5.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC..

5. 95C035000Received 25 Aug 1995. 100,000 units.

   Child Seat

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft is providing owners with a new buckle mechanism, instructions, and the tools needed to replace the buckle.

   Products named: Kolcraft Traveler 700.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC..

6. 93C025000Received 28 Jul 1993. 307,017 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The tongue of the buckle assembly can corrode. This does not comply with FMVSS 213, "child restraint systems." also, the label with use and safety instructions is missing from the playskool model.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Buckle assembly corrosion could affect the safetyperformance of the child restraint. The missing label may cause improper useof the child safety seat.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft will provide owners with a free replacement harness assembly and installation instructions. Owners of the affected child seats should call kolcraft toll-free at 1-800-453-7673, to obtain a new replacement harness assembly.

   Products named: Kolcraft Playskool; Kolcraft Traveler 700; Kolcraft Automate.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 1993.

7. 91C044000Received 31 Dec 1991. 500 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The instruction sticker attached to the child seat is incorrect, since it was written for a different model of kolcraft child seat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The instruction sticker is not specific to the model ofthe childseat it is attached to; there is a possibility of incorrectinstallation of the traveler 700 childseat in a forward facing postition. Also,the seat is not in compliance with FMVSS 213.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Provide corrected drawings.

   Products named: Kolcraft Traveler 700.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC..

8. 91C043000Received 4 Nov 1991. 164,385 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The bottom cushion of the child safety seat failed to meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS 213.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The occupant of such a child safety seat would beexposed to increased risk of burn injury in the event of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace the seat cushions on perfect fitt model 180-200.

   Products named: Kolcraft 180-200.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 1991.

9. 91C033000Received 2 Oct 1991. 48,742 units.

   Child Seat

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The armrests on the childseat crack at the points where they are attached to the seat back leaving springs and sharp pieces of plastic exposed. These cracks are caused by excessive tension between the springs and the plastic of the armrest.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The broken plastic armrests and the exposed springscould injure the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kolcraft will replace the seat shell with a new seat shell that eliminates the spring and strengthens the plastic of the armrest.

   Products named: Kolcraft Traveler 700.

   Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Dec 1991.

10. 91C037000Received 1 Oct 1991. 7,787 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The seat shells failed to comply with the structural integrity standards of FMVSS 213. The plastic seat shells cracked during dynamic impact testing.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Child safety restraints with insufficient structuralintegrity expose seat occupants to increased risk of injury in a sudden stopor accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Kolcraft will replace the defective seat shell with a newly manufactured seat shell of an equivalent kolcraft product.

    Products named: Kolcraft 180-600.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Dec 1991.

11. 91C014000Received 5 Jun 1991. 13,500 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The foam seat cushions fail to conform to FMVSS 213; the seat burns at a rate faster than permitted.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Occupants of the seat would be exposed to increased riskof injury in the event of fire or extreme heat.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Replace the foam seat cushion with new seat cushion.

    Products named: Kolcraft 140-155; Kolcraft 180-400.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 1991.

12. 91C006000Received 14 Feb 1991. 40,000 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The seat fails to meet the head and knee excursion requirements of FMVSS 213, s5.1.3.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The child seat occupant would be subject to increasedrisk of head and neck injury in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Owners are to install a plastic reinforcement tube kit to the rear of the seat shell to reinforce the shell. This tube kit will be supplied by the manufacturer.

    Products named: Kolcraft 180-200; Kolcraft 180-150.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Aug 1991.

13. 90C005000Received 7 Mar 1990. 790,455 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The polypropelene fasteners (canoe clip) used to attach the seats may contain hairline breaks or weaknesses that could cause the clip to break.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If clips broke during ordinary usage, clips (or broken pieces) could pose a choking risk to the child who attempted to swallow the clip or pieces of a clip.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Replacement clips will be sent to owners.

    Products named: Kolcraft 131-100; Kolcraft 180-200; Kolcraft 131-101; Kolcraft 180-100; Kolcraft 180-150; Kolcraft 180-300.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 1990.

14. 90C003000Received 10 Jan 1990. 79,000 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The shoulder straps and assembly do not fit a child snugly, leading to the possibility that a child could travel too far forward in a crash. This causes the child seat to fail the head and knee excursion requirements of FMVSS 213. Consequence of defect: the child sitting on the affected child seat may be subject to less protection due to the seat travel movement in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Install new harness provided by kolcraft.

    Products named: Kolcraft 180-300; Kolcraft 180-200.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 1990.

15. 87C009000Received 19 Mar 1987. 198,002 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Child booster seat shield has surfaces that do not meet protrusion and radius of curvature, requirements of FMVSS no. 213.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The surfaces could cause injuries to child in the eventof a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Install a snap on plastic cover over the existing shield.

    Products named: Kolcraft 19137; Kolcraft 19127.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Dec 1987.

16. 86C011000Received 16 May 1986. 30,930 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    During dynamic sled test the child seat's plastic shell fractured and the back support angle increased. Therefore the seats fail to conform to the requirements of standard FMVSS 213, dynamic performance, child seat integrity. Consequence of defect: failure to meet the requirement of FMVSS 213 increases the possibility of serious injury to the child seat occupant in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Seats will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.

    Products named: Kolcraft 13123.

    Report filed by KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 1986.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• 180-2004
• Traveler 7004
• 180-1502
• 180-3002
• Infant Rider2
• Performa2
• Playskool2
• Plus 42
• Plus 52
• Travel About2
• 131-1001
• 131-1011
• 131231
• 140-1551
• 180-1001
• 180-4001
• 180-6001
• 191271
• 191371
• Automate1
• Infant Car Seat1
• Infant Restraint1
• Secura1
• Secure Fit1

• All child seats brands
• Kolcraft: CPSC product recalls
• Evenflo43
• Fisher Price13
• Gerry2
• Graco16
• Joybuy2
• Maxi-Cosi6
• Miamoda2
• Peg Perego3
• Pride Trimble2
• Recaro4

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Which Kolcraft products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 24 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 180-200

How many units does a Kolcraft child seat campaign have?

The median Kolcraft campaign has 79,000 units. The median of all 253 child seat campaigns is 31,492 units.

Which component do the Kolcraft campaigns name most often?

Child Seat, in 14 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.