CENTURY PRODUCTS: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CENTURY PRODUCTS in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 24, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT

CROTCH STRAP BUCKLE MADE OF PLASTIC REQUIRES 12 TO 20 LBS. RELEASE FORCE WHICH AT TIMES SEEMS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION CONSUMERS HAVE USED LUBRICANTS TO OVERCOME THE HARD RELEASE.

NHTSA ID: 85C019000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 295,814

Consequence Summary:

IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE LUBRICANTS CAN DEGRADETHE PLASTIC MATERIAL, CAUSING ONE OR MORE OF THE EARS OF THE PLASTIC BUTTON TOBREAK THEREBY JAMMING THE BUCKLE. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE USE OF CHILD SEATS.

Corrective Action:

CONSUMERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT CROTCH STRAP AND BUCKLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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