Mia Moda Viva Infant Car Seat Recall
Nov. 19, 2007 - Nearly 1,000 Mia Moda Viva infant car seats, manufactured between Dec. 19, 2006, and Feb. 6, 2007, are recalled because in some vehicles, the lower anchor connector adjuster can interfere with the connection of the infant seat to the base. If all four anchorage points between the car seat and base are not secure, it is possible that the car seat could detach from the base in a crash. Also, registration cards were not provided with the car seats or extra bases. Registration cards are required to comply with federal car seat standards. Without registration cards, it is difficult to notify consumers of recalls. Call Mia Moda at 866-642-6632 for a repair kit and registration form.
Britax Marathon Recall
Oct. 19, 2007 - Britax has issued a recall on its Marathon convertible car seats with model numbers E9L06, E9W06 and E906 that were manufactured between May 23 and July 28, 2006 with a top tether lot number of KGR 01 A. Under some circumstances, if a child weighs more than 50 pounds and the vehicle manufacturer allows the use of the top tether above 50 pounds, the top tether hook could open and have the potential to release from the anchor. This could allow the child to move further forward in a crash than is allowed by federal car seat standards. Registered owners will receive a repair kit. Others can visit marathonrecall.com to find out if your car seat is affected.
Dorel, Cosco, Eddie Bauer Car Seats Recalled
Sept. 1, 2007 - Dorel Juvenile Group has recalled 19 car seat models sold under the Safety 1st, Cosco and Eddie Bauer brands because a harness adjustment strap can slip, allowing the harness to loosen, which could allow the child to move too far forward in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. This recall includes popular Alpha Omega car seats, Eddie Bauer 3 in 1 car seats, and the Enspira and Intera convertible car seats. Only models manufactured between Nov. 1, 2003 and Dec. 31, 2005 are included. See the Dorel car seat recall notice for the complete list of models that are recalled. The manufacturer will send adjuster strap repair kits to registered owners. If you own one of the car seats listed at the Dorel site and you do not receive a repair kit, call 800-219-0509.
Graco ComfortSport Car Seat Recall
Aug. 23, 2007 - On some Graco ComfortSport convertible car seats, the lower anchorage belt may have been misrouted behind the shoulder portion of the harness instead of under the crotch belt/buckle portion of the harness. In a crash, the misrouted belt could affect the performance of the harness if the car seat is installed rear-facing with LATCH. The seat is not affected if it is used forward-facing and you have re-routed the lower anchorage belt according to the instruction manual for forward-facing use. Click the headline link for the list of affected models and instructions for re-routing the lower anchorage belt. Only seats produced between Jan. 2, 2007 and July 31, 2007 will be affected. If you are unsure of the proper lower anchorage routing, you can simply install the car seat with the vehicle seatbelt instead of LATCH to avoid the potential problem.
