The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E020000·Announced 2013-04-23

C. E. White Recalls School Bus Flip Seats for Pinch Hazard

C. E. White is recalling specific school bus flip seats installed between 2005 and 2013 because the lower frame gap can pinch the toes or feet of passengers in rearward seats.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury (pinch point) is possible but not yet reported, fitting the High severity criteria for products with potential for injury without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

C. E. White Company is recalling certain Flip Seat models, including the Quasi Static "QSJ11", Student Safety Seat "SSSJ", and School Bus Seat "SBJ" in 30, 36, 39, and 45-inch sizes. These seats were shipped between September 12, 2005, and January 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers for installation as original equipment.

The recall addresses a safety defect where the lower frame area of the flip seat creates a gap. When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, an occupant in the rearward seat may insert their toes or foot into this area. If the occupant of the flip seat pushes the seat bottom downward to sit, the rearward occupant could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes or foot.

C. E. White will work with school bus manufacturers to identify and notify school bus owners. The corrective action involves installing a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. A notification schedule has not yet been established. Owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
C. E. WHITE COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — School Bus Seats
Hazard
Affected units
925

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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