The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10C001000·Announced 2010-02-04

Dorel Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat Base Recall for Mounting Issues

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat bases due to warping that can prevent proper shell attachment, posing injury risks in crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a child safety restraint system that could result in injury during a crash, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint systems and base-only units produced between February 18, 2008, and June 28, 2008. The affected models include 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, and ORE; 22-372 TTH; and 22-515 BLK. Approximately 22,850 units are involved in this recall.

The recall addresses a defect where interference between the mounting bracket and the base, caused by base warping or inadequate mating between the shell and the base mounting bracket, can make it difficult to attach or detach the shell from the base. If the shell is improperly mounted to the base, a child could be injured in the event of a crash.

DJG will notify all registered owners and send a free remedy kit containing two base springs, a hex wrench, and instructions for replacing the base springs. The safety campaign began on March 5, 2010. Owners may contact DJG at 1-877-657-9546 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:BASE recall
Manufacturer
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seat
Hazard
Affected units
22,850

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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