CPSC, NHTSA and Century Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers

This recall was issued October 13, 2000.

Company: Century Products (Century), Of Macedonia, Ohio
Posted: October 13, 2000
Recall Number: 01012
Quantity: About 4 million
Official Source: View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."

Action Taken

Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, will provide consumers a free easy-to-install replacement handle. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been replaced. Consumers can continue to use the product as a car seat.

Product Images

Recalled Century rear-facing infant car seats/carrier

Incidents & Injuries

Century has received more than 2,700 reports of handle-related problems, including handles breaking, cracking or possibly not being locked, while the seat is being used as a carrier. In addition to these reports, Century has also received over 200 reports of injury, including concussions, skull fractures, lacerations, broken bones, bruises, and scratches as a result of such handle-related problems.