Product name | Snug Seat, Inc. - Gorilla |
Description | Gorilla child safety seat (Model Number 200-1000) and spelcast child safety seats (Model Number 600-1000)and outfitted with a tether anchor mounting kit, Part No. FW-50250-12-ZY. |
Problem | The outfitter kit allows the purchaser to mount a tether anchor in a vehicle that is not already equipped with an anchor. The tether anchor kit contains a washer that does not comply with the salt spray standard found in federal motor vehicle safety standards. If the washer is rusted and weakened, in the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat could pull free, possibly injuring the seat occupant or someone else in the vehicle. |
Distribution | Various retailers nationwide |
Company | Snug Seat, Inc. 800-336-7684 |
Dates sold | Manufactured between July 26, 2002 and January 15, 2003. The date of production and model number are located on a label on the child restraint system (child safety seat). |
Date posted | 01/23/2009 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |