Child seat (Babyhood)
Car seat recall 93C-032. NHTSA received BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING’s report on Mar 18, 1995.
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The short answer
NHTSA received BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING’s report on Mar 18, 1995. 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 BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993.
THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.”
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat.
What should you do?
BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 3,100 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 BABYHOOD MANUFACTURING.
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.