C. E. WHITE C. E. WHITE FLIP SEAT, QUASI STATIC Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
C. E. WHITE FLIP SEAT, QUASI STATIC
Brand
C. E. WHITE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
C. E. WHITE COMPANY is recalling certain C. E. WHITE FLIP SEAT, QUASI STATIC equipment due to seats issues. When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
C. E. White is recalling certain Flip Seat model Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Flip Seat model Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), and Flip Seat model School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45") shipped between the dates of September 12, 2005, and January 31, 2013, to various school bus manufacturers to be installed as original equipment.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
C. E. White will work closely with the school bus manufacturers to identify and notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. The school bus manufacturers will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. A notification schedule for this campaign has not yet been established. Owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026