Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group to Announce Recall of Infant Car Seat/Carriers
This recall was issued December 18, 2009.
- Posted
- December 18, 2009
- Recall Number
- 10084
- Quantity
- About 447,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
When used as an infant carrier, the child restraint handle to the seat can loosen and come off, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Action Taken
Consumers should not use the handle of the car seat/carrier until the repair kit has been installed. The product can continue to be used as a car seat when properly installed in the vehicle. Contact Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a free repair kit.
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Incidents & Injuries
Dorel has received 77 reports of the child restraint handle fully or partially coming off the car seat/carrier resulting in at least three injuries to infants including bumps, bruises and a head injury.
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