The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14C002000·Announced 2014-04-01

Baby Trend Recalls 2011-2012 TrendZ Fastback Child Restraints for Buckle Defect

Baby Trend is recalling 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints because the harness buckle may become stuck, making it difficult to remove a child in an emergency.

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 where the defect could increase the risk of injury during an emergency, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Baby Trend, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, specifically models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011 and July 2013. The recall involves approximately 16,655 units.

The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button. This may make it difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

Baby Trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Baby Trend at 1-800-328-7363 or visit their website at www.babytrend.com. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE recall
Manufacturer
BABY TREND INC.,
Category
Consumer Product — Child Restraint
Hazard
Affected units
16,655

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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