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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
IF THE SHELL IS IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TO THE BASE, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
DJG WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND WILL SEND A REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF TWO BASE SPRINGS, A HEX WRENCH, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASE SPRING REPLACEMENT. THE REPAIR KIT IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DJG AT 1-877-657-9546.
Who to contact: DJG WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND WILL SEND A REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF TWO BASE SPRINGS, A HEX WRENCH, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASE SPRING REPLACEMENT. THE REPAIR KIT IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DJG AT 1-877-657-9546.
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, AND ORE; 22-372 TTH; AND MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - BASE ONLY, MODEL 22-515 BLK, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 28, 2008. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BASE CAUSED BY WARPING OF THE BASE OR INADEQUATE MATING BETWEEN THE SHELL AND THE BASE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN RESULT IN DIFFICULTY ATTACHING OR DETACHING THE SHELL FROM THE BASE.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dorel Juvenile Group — SHELL/BASE ATTACHING OR DETACHING DIFFICULTY”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Car seats
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.