9999 BABY TREND 6448 (RIGID LATCH-LOC) Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 08C008000 on 06/17/2008
- Component:
- Child seat:base (infant)
- Manufactured:
- 05/13/2007 - 03/31/2008
- Affected:
- 5,787
- Defect:
- Baby trend is recalling 5,787 latch-loc car seats, models magnum 6439, galaxy 6481, silverado 6448, and 6400s stand alone bases, manufactured between may 14, 2007 and april 1, 2008. incorrect steel was used on the latch connector locking pawl.
- Consequence:
- The latch connector locking pawl can crack allowing the child safety seat base to detach from the vehicle's latch anchors during a severe crash. this can result in the seat failing to provide the proper protection for its occupant.
- Correction:
- Baby trend will notify owners and replace the base free of charge. only rigid latch-loc model child restraints are involved in this recall. the recall began on august 11, 2008. owners can contact baby trend toll-free at 1-800-328-7363.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08C008000 on 06/17/2008
- Component:
- Child seat:vehicle latch anchor
- Manufactured:
- 05/13/2007 - 03/31/2008
- Affected:
- 5,787
- Defect:
- Baby trend is recalling 5,787 latch-loc car seats, models magnum 6439, galaxy 6481, silverado 6448, and 6400s stand alone bases, manufactured between may 14, 2007 and april 1, 2008. incorrect steel was used on the latch connector locking pawl.
- Consequence:
- The latch connector locking pawl can crack allowing the child safety seat base to detach from the vehicle's latch anchors during a severe crash. this can result in the seat failing to provide the proper protection for its occupant.
- Correction:
- Baby trend will notify owners and replace the base free of charge. only rigid latch-loc model child restraints are involved in this recall. the recall began on august 11, 2008. owners can contact baby trend toll-free at 1-800-328-7363.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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