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HighNHTSA·21C004000·Announced 2021-09-08

Dorel Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Child Seat Recall for Tether Anchor Defect

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 convertible child seats because they may not adequately protect children from head injury in a crash if installed without a top tether.

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

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Convertible child seats. The recall involves approximately 4,000 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.

If the seat is installed with only the lap belt, the child has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Dorel will provide remedy kits containing replacement labels and instruction booklets. Additionally, the company will provide, at no charge, Maxi-Cosi Rodi Sport Booster seats rated for children 40-100 pounds and 43 to 57 inches in height.

Owner notification letters were issued beginning October 12, 2021. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or by email at [email protected]. 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
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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