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WARNINGS, CONTINUED
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Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You
must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send
your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the
restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to
P.O. Box 17152 Indianapolis, IN 46217 or call 1-317-409-
0148. For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-
424-9153), or go to
http://www.NHTSA.gov.
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Use this restraint forward facing only. The American
Academy of Pediatrics strongly encourages rear facing un-
til at least 20 lbs. and one year of age; but recommends
that you continue to rear face your child until he out-
grows the rear facing weight or height limit of his con-
vertible child restraint.
NOTE: This restraint must never be used rear fac-
ing!
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This restraint must only be used in a motor vehicle or
bus.
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This restraint must be used with the tilt bar for
children weighing 65 lbs. or less.
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Never leave a child unattended in this restraint.
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Do not modify this restraint in any way. Do not use any
accessories unless provided by Merritt Manufacturing.
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Never use this restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.
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Do not place anything between the vehicle seat and the
child restraint.
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Do not leave loose objects in the passenger compartment
of your vehicle. In the event of a crash, these objects can
become projectiles and cause serious injury or death.
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Consult with a child passenger safety technician certified
by Safe Kids Worldwide for specific vehicle seat belt in-
struction.
