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Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat and Base
- Starting date:
- February 5, 2010
- Posting date:
- February 5, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002219
Recall by Dorel, as announced by Transport Canada
Affected products
Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat and Base
Product description
This recalls involves Maxi-Cosi Mico car seat and base by Dorel Juvenile Group. In a small number of cases, it has been found that, when the seat is installed onto the removable base, the seat will latch into the base, but it may not always fully lock. When the seat is latched but not locked, the base release handle is not completely retracted.
Only the following model and model numbers are affected:
Maxi-Cosi Mico
- 22371CJUC
- 22371CLMD
- 22371CORE
- 22371CPNG
Separate Base
- 22515CBLK
Hazard identified
There is a potential that the seat could separate from the base in the event of a collision if the seat is not locked into the base. However, there have been no consumer reports of separation or injury to date.
Number sold
Approximately 6,930 units of the recalled infant seats were sold in Canada.
Approximately 298 additional bases were sold separately in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were manufactured between March 8, 2008 and June 28, 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.
Columbus
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-446 2628
- Importer
-
Dorel Distribution Canada
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Until the repair kit is received, Dorel Distribution Canada and Transport Canada have indicated that consumers may continue to use the product. However, users must verify that the base release handle is fully retracted each time the seat is placed onto the base as depicted in the photographs that follow.
All registered owners will receive a letter from Dorel Distribution Canada outlining the steps they should take to receive a repair kit. Non-registered consumers should contact Dorel Distribution Canada at their toll free number (1-877-657-9546) to receive, free of charge, a repair kit consisting of new springs and a tool to be used to change the springs. In addition, the company is supplying ease of use information with a label that can be affixed to the base.
Consumers may visit the Dorel Distribution Canada's website to verify if their base is covered by this notice. Users should also follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.