Fisher Price 79700 – 98C019000

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Model 79700 Safe Embrace Convertible Car Seat. The Harness Adjuster, Used To Tighten And Lock The Harness Belts Around A Child, Can MalfunCTIon If A Spring Breaks Or Dislocates From The Correct Position.

Make Of Vehicle

FISHER PRICE

Model Of Vehicle

79700

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

98C019000

Component Description

Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing

Effect Of Defect

When The Harness Adjuster Fails, It Would Not Properly Lock The Shoulder Belts In Place. If This Occurs, The Child May Not Be Adequately Protected In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Fisher-Price Will Provide Owners With A Revised Restraint Adjuster And Installation InstruCTIons.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Fisher-Price

Start Of Manufacture

19970519

End Of Manufacture

19980329

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

54500

Date Owners Notified

19980803

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Fisher-Price, Inc.

Date Report Received

19980724

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard