The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21C003000·Announced 2021-08-24

Dorel Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Child Seat Recall for Tether Anchor Defect

Dorel is recalling Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 convertible child seats because they may not adequately protect children from head injury if installed with only a lap belt.

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 seat) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for significant injury but no confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible child seats. The recall involves 119,863 units. The defect occurs when the seat is installed in the forward-facing position and secured using only the lap belt without the top tether. In this configuration, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash, failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213.

Owners are advised that if the seat is installed with only the lap belt, the child has an increased risk of injury in a crash. No remedy has been established at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021.

Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR recall
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seat
Hazard
Affected units
119,863

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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