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SevereNHTSA·23C002000·Announced 2023-03-03

Dorel Recalls Multiple Child Seat Models Due to Anchor Failure Risk

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling specific Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi child seats because lower anchors may fail, allowing the seat to detach in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in child restraint anchors that could lead to detachment in a crash, posing a significant injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Safety 1st onBoard 35 Secure Tech, Safety 1st Secure Tech Infant Base, Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+, and Maxi-Cosi Infant Base child seats. The recall involves approximately 59,457 units. Owners should refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers.

The lower seat anchors used to secure the child seat base may fail, allowing the child seat to detach. This defect causes the seats to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems." A detached child seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Owners are advised to only secure their child seat(s) with the vehicle belt restraint system until the seat is remedied. Dorel will mail a replacement base to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
CHILD SEAT recall
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Category
Consumer Product — Child Safety Seats
Hazard
Affected units
59,457

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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