Child seat (Sit’n’stroll)
Car seat recall 03C-009. NHTSA received SAFELINE KIDS, INC.’s report on Nov 3, 2003.
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The short answer
NHTSA received SAFELINE KIDS, INC.’s report on Nov 3, 2003. 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?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY TO THE CHILD.
SIT “N” STROLL REAR-FACING AND FORWARD-FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS MODEL #2003, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2002, AND OCTOBER 21, 2003.
WHEN THE SEAT IS SECURED IN THE VEHICLE USING THE LOWER FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH OR WHEN THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS INCLUDED WITH THE RESTRAINT ARE USED, FORCES DURING A CRASH COULD CAUSE THE CHILD’S HEAD TO MOVE FORWARD FURTHER THAN ALLOWED BY THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.” SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HARNESS BECOMING PROPERLY SNUG.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
SAFELINE KIDS WILL MAIL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND A REVISED OWNERS MANUAL. OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS FROM THE HARNESS BEFORE CONTINUING TO USE THE SEAT. THE SHOULDER AND BUCKLE PADS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE HARNESS BECOMING PROPERLY SNUG. ALSO, OWNERS SHOULD ONLY USE THE UPPER FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH. THERE IS NO PROBLEM WHEN THE SEAT IS USED IN THE REAR-FACING POSITION FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING LESS THAN 20 POUNDS. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED THEIR PRODUCT MAY CONTACT SAFELINE KIDS’ TOLL-FREE NUMBER (800-829-1625) BETWEEN 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM MST MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OR BETWEEN 8:30 AM AND 3:00 PM MST FRIDAY. THEY MAY ALSO E-MAIL SAFELINE KIDS AT SERVICE@SAFELINEKIDS.COM.
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).
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 10,495 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.