Sit-N-Stroll Car Seat and Stroller
May 8, 2009 - Sit-N-Stroll car seat and stroller combinations (model 4002 only) manufactured on May 5, 2008, are recalled because the webbing used in the center harness adjuster doesn't comply with federal initial breaking strength requirements. Children in affected Sit-N-Stroll car seats may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. Triple Play will notify registered owners and send a repair kit with instructions for replacing the center adjuster webbing. For more information, call 800-829-1625.
Recaro Como & Signo Car Seats
Mar. 12, 2009 - Recaro is recalling some Como and Signo car seats because a spring in the locking cam was manufactured to the wrong dimensions. Only Como and Signo car seats made between Nov. 1, 2007 and Feb. 16, 2009 are included. The center front adjuster strap can slip on affected models, meaning the harness may not be securely tightened. Children in affected car seats may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. Recaro will notify registered owners and replace affected Como and Signo car seats. Call 888-473-2290 for more information.
Recaro Signo Car Seats
Feb. 27, 2009 - Recaro has recalled about 5,500 Signo car seats manufactured between February and September 2008 because a spring inside the locking cam was manufactured outside the dimensional requirements. As a result, the front harness adjuster can slip within the metal adjuster (A-lock), preventing the harness from being properly tightened. Recaro will notify registered owners. Affected Signo car seats will be replaced. Call 888-473-2290 for more information.
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 Car Seats
Jan. 10, 2009 - About 32,000 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio infant car seats are recalled because mold flash (extra plastic from the mold) may remain on the harness adjuster cover, leaving a sharp edge that can cut or scrape a baby's bare feet. More than 90 incidents of cuts and scratches have been reported. Only Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 infant car seats manufactured between July 2007 and March 2008 are affected. A new adjuster cover was sent to all registered owners of affected car seats. Others may call 800-671-1701 to receive a free replacement adjuster cover. The car seat is safe to use while you await the replacement cover.
Brita Frontier Combination Car Seats
Dec. 9, 2008 - More than 30,000 Britax Frontier combination car seats are recalled because if the harness straps are loosened one at a time, the straps can come loose from the metal yoke on the back of the car seat. If the harness straps detach, the child will not be properly restrained, which could result in increased risk of injury in a crash. Affected models are E9L54E7 (Red Rock), E9L54H6 (Rushmore), E9L54H7 (Pink Sky), E9L54M6 (Canyon) and E9L5490 (Sahara), manufactured between April 1 and Sept. 18 2008. Registered owners will receive a repair kit by mid-January. If you have not registered your Britax Frontier car seat, call 800-683-2045 to register and request a repair kit. You can still use this car seat before receiving the repair kit, but take care to adjust both harness straps at one time and tug them to be sure they are attached to the yoke, or use the seat in booster mode if appropriate for your child.
Graco ComfortSport Frazier Convertible Car Seats
Dec. 9, 2008 - More than 40,000 Graco ComfortSport convertible car seats in the Frazier pattern are recalled because the large supplemental pad, or body pillow, partially obscures the airbag warning on the seat pad. Partial obscuring of the label means that the car seat doesn't comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "child restraint systems." Affected model numbers are 8C04FRR and 8C04FRR2. These car seats were manufactured between Nov. 1, 2006 and Oct. 8, 2007. Graco will notify registered owners and instruct them to discard the supplemental body pillow, which is designed only for comfort and not for increased crash protection. Call 800-345-4109 for more information.
Baby Trend Rigid Latch-Loc Infant Car Seat Base Recall
June 28, 2008 - More than 3,500 bases for the Baby Trend Rigid Latch-Loc infant car seat are recalled because the wrong type of steel was used on part of the LATCh connector. The LATCh connector locking pawl can crack, which could allow the base to detach from the LATCh anchors in a crash. Models 6400, 6439, 6448, 6481 and 6484 are included. Registered owners will be notified. Others should call 800-328-7363 for information. Baby Trend will replace the recalled bases free of charge.
Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seats Recall
June 2, 2008 - Chicco has issued a voluntary recall for the bases that go with some KeyFit and KeyFit 30 infant car seats, and some Cortina travel systems. One some bases, when the base is installed with LATCH, the LATCH strap can slip through the adjustment lock, which could allow too much movement in a crash. Click the headline link for manufacture dates, model numbers and instructions for receiving a replacement base. In the meantime, you should install the base using the vehicle seatbelts instead of LATCH.
