Most Recent Child Restraint Recall Announcements and Safety Notices
| Date of Release or Posting | Manufacturer | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Novenber 20, 2009 | Evenflo | First Choice |
| October 29, 2009 | Mia Moda | Viva and Viva Supreme |
| July 26, 2009 | Maxi-Cosi (Dorel) | Mico Infant Seats |
| May 21, 2009 | TriplePlay | Sit'n'Stroll |
| April, 2009 | Recaro | Como and Signo |
| April 24, 2009 | Team-Tex | Babyride |
| March 4, 2009 | Recaro | Signo |
| January 9, 2009 | Peg Perego USA | Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 |
| December 12, 2008 | Britax | Frontier |
| December 9, 2008 | Evenflo | ComfortSport |
You can view archived recall announcements and notices from 2001 through July 2008.
Evenflo First Choice
Make: Evenflo
Models: 360 (First Choice)
Production Dates: January 16, 2009 - September 29, 2009
Noncompliance: Certain Evenflo First Choice infant child restraint systems, Model 3604098, manufactured between January 16 and September 29, 2009, fail to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." A label containing important information was left off the seat.
Consequence: A label was inadvertently left off this product that contains certain required information about contacting Evenflo to register the car seat in case of a recall, information about contacting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for recall information, as well as a statement certifying that the car seat complies with the safety standard and is certified for use in aircraft.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will mail the required labels along with placement instructions to registered owners free of charge. The safety campaign is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 between 8am and 5pm EST.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C009000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
First Choice Infant Car Seat Model 3604098
Attention Evenflo First Choice model 3604098 Infant Car Seat Owners
If you have an Evenflo First Choice, model number 3604098, manufactured between January 16, 2009 and September 29, 2009, contact Evenflo for a free set of labels. Due to a manufacturing error, a small number of First Choice infant car seats were shipped without an informational label applied to the seat. The model number and date of manufacture can be found by turning the seat upside down and examining the white label on the bottom of the seat. Please contact Evenflo at 800-233-5921 for a set of labels. You may continue to use your First Choice until your new labels arrive. The responsibility for this action rests solely with Evenflo, so please do not return the seat to your local retailer or distributor.
Source: Evenflo Recall Notice.
Mia Moda Viva and Viva Supreme
Make: Mia Moda (manufactured by Lerado Success, Inc.)
Models: Viva, Viva Supreme
Production Dates: - Not available
Defect: Lerado is recalling certain Mia Moda infant child restraints and bases, models Viva and Viva Supreme, Model Nos. 5000 (seat), 5001 (base), 5050 (seat), 5051 (base), 5070 (seat), 5071 (base), 5080 (seat), and 5081 (base). The harness splitter plate located on the rear of the seat has sharp edges which can cut the harness. Also, the base could crack in a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Lerado will notify registered owners. Parents and caregivers are being advised to stop using the seat. A full refund will be offered. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Lerado at 1-717-735-3788 or toll-free at 1-877-546-8437.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C006000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Mia Moda Recall Notice
To consumers: Immediately stop using the child restraint.
To retailers: Stop selling the product.
Lerado, manufacturer of Mia Moda Viva and Viva Supreme car seats, is recalling the following Mia Moda infant child restraints and bases.
Models Viva and Viva Supreme. Model numbers:
5000 - Seat
5001 - Base
5050 - Seat
5051 - Base
5070 - Seat
5071 - Base
5080 - Seat
5081 - Base
All Viva infant child restraints and bases and all Viva Supreme infant child restraints and bases are affected by this recall. Vivas and Viva Supremes were manufactured from December 2006 through May 2009.
The harness splitter plate located on the rear of the seat has sharp edges which can cut the harness. Also, the base could crack in a crash. In the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Lerado will notify registered owners and offer a full refund. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Lerado at 1-877-546-8437.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safecar.gov
According to Lerado/Mia Moda, there have been no injuries reported due to these problems and this is a voluntary precaution they are taking.
Source: Mia Moda Recall Notice and Mia Moda Customer Service representatives.
Dorel Juvenile Group
Make: Maxi-Cosi
Models: 22-371 (Mico), 22-372 (Mico), 22-515 (Mico)
Production Dates: July 1, 2007 - February 17, 2008
Defect: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint Systems, Models 22-371 and 22-372, and Maxi-cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System - base only, model 22-515, produced from July 2007 through February 17, 2008. Interference between the mounting bracket and the base caused by warping of the base or inadequate mating between the shell and the base mounting bracket can result in difficulty attaching or detaching the shell from the base.
Consequence: If the shell is improperly mounted to the base, the child could be injured in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: DJG will notify all registered owners and will send a new Mico base to owners of the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 24, 2009. Owners may contact DJG AT 1-877-657-9546.
NHTSA No.: 09C005000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Consumer Advisory: Dorel Recalls 28,350 Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting consumers of a recall involving certain Dorel Juvenile Group's Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraints.
Dorel is recalling the child restraints because of attachment difficulties between the infant carrier and the base. If the carrier is improperly mounted to the base, the child could be injured in the event of a crash. The affected models include the Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint systems, Models 22-371 and 22-372, and Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint system - base only, Model 22-515, produced from July 2007 through February 17, 2008.
Dorel will replace the Mico base free of charge. For more information, owners may contact the company's customer service department at 1-877-657-9546 or http://www.djgusa.com/
In addition, parents and caregivers are urged to sign up with NHTSA to automatically receive updates about child seat recalls via email. The agency's research shows that fewer than half of all affected consumers respond to child seat recalls.
Consumers may sign-up for recall notifications from the federal government by visiting www.safercar.gov and clicking on the "e-mail" or "RSS" option to register. Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign may call NHTSA's toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
Click here to see if your Mico Infant Car Seat is affected by this recall.
http://safetynotice.djgusa.com/mico/inspection.php
Click here to watch the Mico Infant Car Seat Ease of Use Installation Video.
http://safetynotice.djgusa.com/mico/video.php
Source: Maxi-Cosi Safety Notices
TriplePlay Products
Make: Sit'n'Stroll
Models: 4002
Production Dates: May 5, 2008
Defect: Triple Play Products, LLC is recalling certain Sit'n'Stroll child restraint systems, Model 4002, manufactured on May 5, 2008. The webbing used in the center adjuster for the harness fails to comply with the initial breaking strength requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury to the child.
Remedy: Triple Play will notify owners and provide a free repair kit along with instructions to replace the center adjuster webbing. The safety recall is expected to begin during May/June 2009. Owners may contact Triple Play consumer information line toll-free at 1-800-829-1625.
NHTSA No.: 09C004000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Recaro - April 2009 Amendment
The date range listed below is an expansion of the initial 02/01/08 - 09/30/08 date range for this recall. In addition, the recall was expanded to include Como as well as Signo models listed in the initial notice.
Make: Recaro
Models: Como and Signo
Production Dates: November 1, 2007 - February 16, 2009
Defect: Recaro North America, Inc. is recalling certain Signo and Como child restraint systems manufactured from November 1, 2007 to February 16, 2009. A mechanical spring, located inside the locking cam, was manufactured outside the dimensional requirements. The central front adjuster strap on those seats containing the incorrectly manufactured spring will slip within the metal adjuster (a-lock) and this prevents the harness from being securely tightened.
Consequence: If this condition existed and a vehicle crash occurred, the child would not be properly secured in their child restraint system and may sustain injury.
Corrective Action: Recaro will notify owners and replace any defective child restraint system free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2009. Owners can contact Recaro customer service toll-free at 1-888-473-2290.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C002000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Team-Tex
Manufacturer: Team-Tex America, Inc
Model or Model No.: Babyride / 374199
Production Dates: Dec 18, 2008 - Dec 18, 2008
Potential Number of Units Affected: 200
Summary: Team-Tex America, Inc. is recalling certain Babyride infant child restraint systems, Model 374199, manufactured on December 18, 2008. The belt routing label with the "horizontal reference line" is incorrectly placed on the child restraint system which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraints Systems."
Consequence: Improperly routed belts could result in injury to the child in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Team-Tex will notify owners and mail labels along with instructions for proper placement of the label. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Team-Tex at 1-877-912-1313.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C003000
Source: Search NHTSA Child Restraint Recalls
Recaro
Make: Recaro
Models: Signo
Production Dates: February 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
Defect: Recaro North America, Inc. is recalling 5,444 Signo child restraint assemblies manufactured from February to September 2008. The central front adjuster strap on some seats may slip within the metal adjuster (a lock) that controls tightness of the harness and may prevent the harness from being properly tightened.
Consequence: If this condition existed and a vehicle crash occurred, the child would not be properly secured in their child restraint system and may sustain injury.
Corrective Action: Recaro will notify owners and replace any defective child restraint system free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2009. Owners can contact Recaro customer service toll-free at 1-888-473-2290.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C002000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 Safety Campaign
Replacement part available for Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30
12-22-2008
Peg Perego has taken this voluntary action because mold flash may exist on the car seat restraint harness adjuster covers manufactured between July 2007 and March 2008. (Mold flash is a situation where excess plastic leaks from the mold and creates an unintended edge on the component.) Peg Perego has received 91 complaints of cuts, scratches or abrasions on the feet or legs of bare-footed infants. In the reported incidents, the children were not seriously injured.
Although this part passed the Sharp Edge Test as mandated under federal safety testing procedures, the mold has been redesigned to eliminate the problem on subsequent production.
A new adjuster cover has been sent to all customers whose registered Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 car seats fall within the July 2007-March 2008 manufacturing window. To ensure no one is missed, Peg Perego will send a new adjuster cover free of charge to any customer who requests one by calling Peg Perego toll-free at 1-800-671-1701.
Child safety and comfort is Peg Perego's top priority. To ensure that it remains as such, Peg Perego is providing an Online Associate to facilitate customer interaction on the web. It is Peg Perego's goal to effectively and proactively communicate with the public through this medium.
Source: Peg Perego USA www.pegperego.com
PEG PEREGO USA, INC.
Make: Peg Perego
Models: Primo Viaggo SIP 30/30
Production Dates: July 1, 2007 - March 14, 2008
Safety Improvement: The plastic adjustment cover on certain Peg Perego Primo Viaggo SIP 30/30 infant child restraint systems manufactured between July 1, 2007 and March 14, 2008, could have an exposed mold flash with a sharp edge. The model numbers of the affected seats are Peg Perego IMUN00US32MD41KN41, IMUN00US35CR13BU13, IMUN00US35CR13PL46, IMUN00US35CR24BU24, IMUN00US35TL49KN53, IMUN00US35TL53KN46, IMUN00US61ST13IC53, IMUN00US61ST34IC53, AND IMUN00US61ST48IC53.
Consequence: The sharp edge of the flash could cause cuts, scratches, or abrasions on the feet or legs of bare-footed infants.
Corrective Action: Peg Perego will notify registered owners and provide a free repair kit. This safety campaign began during April 2008. Owners may contact Peg Perego toll-free at 1-800-671-1701.
Notes: Peg Perego has not made a decision that these units contain a safety related defect, however Peg Perego is providing a free repair kit. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
NHTSA No.: 09C001000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Britax Frontier Harness-2-Booster
Britax Announces Voluntary Safety Recall
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 12, 2008) - Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall on the Frontier combination Harness-2-Booster child restraints. The recall includes Frontier child restraints manufactured between April 1, 2008 and September 14, 2008 for Model #s E9L54E7, E9L54H6, E9L54H7 and E9L54M6 and between April 1, 2008 and September 17, 2008 on Model # E9L5490.
If the harness straps are repeatedly loosened one strap at a time, then the harness strap(s) may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat. If the harness strap(s) becomes loose or detached then the condition can be corrected by inspecting the back of the child seat and reattaching the harness straps. If this condition occurs, the child may not be properly restrained, and in the event of a vehicle crash there could be an increased risk of injury.
To address this issue, Britax will provide two rubber caps that can be easily placed on the yoke slots to prevent the harness straps from detaching. The rubber caps have been specifically designed for the Frontier yoke to provide a secure fit and have been tested to verify their effectiveness.
No later than January 7, 2009, the rubber caps will be mailed with an instruction sheet to all registered Frontier child restraint owners with manufacturing dates prior to September 15 or 18, 2008. Additional caps will be made available to retailers with affected inventory of Frontiers manufactured prior to September 15 or 18, 2008. All Frontier child restraint owners should confirm whether their Frontier is affected by verifying the date of manufacture. Detailed instructions for locating this information can be found at www.FrontierRecall.com
Until consumers receive their remedy kit, they should confirm that their harness system is properly attached to the metal yoke and they may continue to safely use their child restraint.
Owners of the Frontier child restraint who have not registered their product or need to verify existing registration should contact the Britax information line, toll free at 1-800-683-2045 or visit www.FrontierRecall.com.
Source: Britax Press Release www.BritaxUSA.com
Graco ComfortSport
Make: Graco
Models: 8C04FRR (Comfort Sport), 8C04FRR2 (Comfort Sport)
Production Dates: November 1, 2006 - October 8, 2007
Noncompliance: Graco is recalling 43,994 Comfortsport (TM) convertible car seats, in the Frazier (TM) fashion, manufactured from November 1, 2006 through October 8, 2007. These seats were equipped with a large sized, supplemental pad or "body pillow" that partially obscures the child airbag warning label which is on the seat pad. The partial obscuring of this label fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems".
Consequence: Serious injury could occur to the child should the seat be improperly placed in the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Graco will notify owners and instruct them to discard the supplemental pillows. The pillows are provided for comfort only and do not affect the seat's ability to protect your child in the event of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during December 2008. Owners may contact graco at 1-800-345-4109 or by e-mail at consumerservices@gracobaby.com.
Notes: Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA No.: 08C009000
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
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