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Various Brands of Child Restraint Systems (Car Seats)
- Starting date:
- February 15, 2011
- Posting date:
- February 15, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002513
Recall by Dorel, as announced by Transport Canada
Affected products
Various Brands of Child Restraint Systems (Car Seats)
Product description
This recall involves certain Cosco, Safety 1st, Eddie Bauer, Schwinn and Maxi-Cosi branded child restraints manufactured from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. Some of the recalled child restraints were sold as part of a travel system, which includes a stroller, an infant car seat/carrier, and a car seat base. The stroller portion is not affected by this recall.
The model number and date code can be found on a label on the back or the side of the child restraint.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer number |
|---|---|
| Cosco Alpha Omega |
22153CBNG 22163CMSN 22163CSGT 22192CJOL 22192CSNP 22C15TUX 22C26BNG |
| Cosco Alpha Omega Elite |
22168CHTR 22168CRGO 22C51HMR |
| Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 |
22C75EBN 22C76SHL |
| Eddie Bauer Deluxe |
22715CMTT 22754CHPN 22756CFMT 22756CLRS 22757CLNG 22758CFRK 22768CBYT 22768CPST 22768CSNW 22790CCGT 22790CCHL 22790CSNW 22C71BGL |
| Eddie Bauer Comfort | 22868CSNW |
| Eddie Bauer SureFit | 22-659CMTT |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico |
22371CMJR 22371CPHT 22371CLYP 22371CPNG |
| Safety 1st Alpha Omega |
22470CTTN 22471CPHO 22551CBLA |
| Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite |
22411CBLL 22455CJTT 22456CTTN 22465CBMT 22748CRDH 22749CCAO |
| Safety 1st Enspira |
22453COGI 22458CNYC |
| Safety 1st Vantage | 22564CNTR3 |
| Schwinn All Terrain | 22181CUGO |
| Models | Travel System Model No. | Infant Seat Model No. |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Bauer Endeavor Travel System | 01190CFRK | 22659CFRK |
| Eddie Bauer Endeavor Travel System | 01190CSNW | 22659CSNW |
| Eddie Bauer Endeavor Travel System | 01190CWPR | 22659CWPR |
Hazard identified
The harness adjustment strap can become loose during normal use. If the harness system loosens, the child or infant may not be fully protected in a motor vehicle collision. This could lead to serious injury.
Transport Canada has received 10 complaints where the design's harness system would loosen during normal use, with no reported injuries.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians as related to the use of these car seats.
Number sold
Approximately 135,146 of the recalled car seats were sold by various retailers across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled car seats were manufactured between May 01, 2008 and April 30, 2009 inclusively. The time period during which these products were sold is not known.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.
Columbus
Indiana
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-446 2628
- Importer
-
Dorel Distribution Canada
Ville Saint-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-295-1980
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately verify whether their child restraint system is included in this recall. If the model is included, the consumer is asked to complete the online order form for a free repair kit.
Consumers should not return the product to retail stores. Until the repair kit and its instructions are obtained, Dorel Distribution Canada recommends the continued use of the product but advises consumers to verify the tightness of the harness system every time the restraint system is used.
For more information, consumers may contact Dorel Juvenile Group at 1-866-446 2628 between 8AM and 5PM ET Monday through Thursday and between 8AM and 4:30PM ET on Fridays.
Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.