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Product name Century - Accel, Bravo, Encore
Description Century convertible child seats equipped with a central adjuster device, "A-Lok" assembly, including models: Encore (44612 GTN and 4662 WSC 01): Bravo (44622 LTG, 44630 LTH, 44631 PFN, and 44662 WSC); Accel (45100 CHT, 45100 MTE, 45100 STH, 45200 LFT, 45200 MXM, 45600 JTI, 45600 MTE, 45600 MTO, 45600 MXM, 45600 SAF, 45700 GSD, and 45700 LFT); and Smartmove (44709 MTE and 44709 SVR). 
Problem The adjuster device allows consumers to tighten the child seat harness straps on the child. In the event of the a vehicle crash, the A-Locks on these seats may allow the webbing to slip 4 to 6 inches, which would not adequately protect the seat occupant, possibly resulting in injury or death. 
Distribution Various distributors nationwide 
Company Graco Century 800-837-4044 
Dates sold Produced between April 9 and May 10, 2001. 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 
 

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