CE White Seat Foam Qsj11-39 LT recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 1, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company recalls CE White — 56 models

Recall number

15E032000

Brand / firm

CE White

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,780 units

Why it was recalled

If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

What was recalled

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain CE White school bus seat assemblies which incorporate Seat Bottom Cushion assemblies manufactured February 2, 2015, to April 1, 2015, described as School Bus Seat Bottom with Virgin Foam Core, in sizes ranging from 26-inches to 45-inches wide. For a complete list of the affected seats, see the products table. The affected seats may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

What to do

HSM will notify the bus manufacturers that used the affected seat foam cores, and their dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.