9999 PEG PEREGO PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 01C027000 on 06/21/2001
- Component:
- Child seat:base (infant)
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2001 - 06/10/2001
- Affected:
- 14,087
- Defect:
- Equipment description: peg perego models primo viaggo infant car seat, infant car seat with base, pliko travel system (stroller bundled as a single product), primo viaggo system (stroller bundled as a single product). the bottom latch mechanism of the child seat on the left side does not completely engage the latching rod of the base that stays in the vehicle due to the improper positioning of the metal reinforcing bracket of the latch mechanism during manufacture. these seats fail to conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
- Consequence:
- The consumer may believe that the car seat is properly attached to the base. in the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat can detach from the base possibly causing serious injury or death to the child.
- Correction:
- Peg perego will notify its customers of the defect and provide instructions on how to identify affected seats and perform the repair. owner notification began july 31, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peg perego at 877-737-3468.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 01e027000)
- Campaign:
- 02C006000 on 03/20/2002
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 05/19/2001 - 02/14/2002
- Affected:
- 55,162
- Defect:
- Equipment description: peg perego infant car seats, models primo viaggio with base, pliko travel system, primo viaggio system, atlantico system, and atlantico trek system sng product from may 20, 2001, to and including february 15, 2002. the seats have a snap in the upholstery directly over the locking belt adjustment mechanism (a-loc adjuster). when the upholstery is attached by the snap to the cover of the a-loc adjuster, it may cause tension in the upholstery due to the weight of the child, which may prevent the complete engagement of the a-loc adjuster and allow slippage in the harness restraints. these seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213 "child restraint systems."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained.
- Correction:
- Peg perego will notify its customers and send repair instructions free of charge. within 4-6 weeks, owners will receive a new plastic cover. owner notification began march 25, 2002. owners who do not receive repair instructions or replacement part should contact peg perego's toll-free number at 1-877-737-3468.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 02e006000)
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