Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Child Seat for Potential Head Injury with Lap Belt Use

August 24, 2021 by Marianne Halterman | 0 comments

Date: August 24 2021

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21C003000

Recall Summary

Name: Convertible Child Seat

Hazard: When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap
belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head
injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: No remedy has been established at this time. The manufacturer has not yet provided a
schedule for recall notification.

Consumer Contact: Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall Details

Potential Number of Units Affected: 83000

Description: Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible child seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. As such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”