The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11C002000·Announced 2011-06-24

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Child Restraints with Incorrect Labeling

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling specific Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer child seats because incorrect rear-facing belt path arrows may lead to improper installation.

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 risk-of-harm product (child restraint) where improper installation could lead to injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling certain Safety 1st Complete Air LX, Safety 1st Complete Air SE, Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite, and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3 in 1 convertible child restraint systems. The affected units were manufactured between July 20, 2010, and May 18, 2011. The recall involves approximately 89,527 units.

The defect involves incorrect rear-facing belt path installation arrows on the child seats. These arrows could be construed as pointing toward the forward-facing vehicle belt path location. Consequently, the affected seats fail to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

If the child seat is not installed properly, the child may be injured in the event of a crash. DJG will notify registered owners and provide free label kits consisting of modified labels to correct the inconsistent information and instructions regarding proper installation. Owners may contact DJG toll-free at 1-877-675-2355 or visit the company's website to access safety notices.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall
Affected units
89,527

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.