Child seat (Sit’n’stroll)
Car seat recall 01C-053. NHTSA received SAFELINE KIDS, INC.’s report on Oct 9, 2001.
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The short answer
NHTSA received SAFELINE KIDS, INC.’s report on Oct 9, 2001. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
THE AIR BAG LABEL WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO PLACE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION IN ANY VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN AIR BAG AS SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SIT’N’STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS, MODEL 3240, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 9, 1997, AND AUGUST 9, 1997.
THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL WAS OMITTED FROM THE SEAT COVER.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
SAFELINE KIDS WILL SEND NEW SEAT COVERS THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LABEL TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS AT 800-829-1625.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E053000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 900 seats potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by SAFELINE KIDS, INC..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.