DJG 22152 (2009) – 11C001000

Defect Description For Recall

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Is Recalling Certain Infant, Convertible, And Booster Child Restraint Systems Which Were Sold Both As Stand Alone Seats Or Part Of A Travel System (With A Stroller). The Harness Locking And Release Button Does Not Always Return To Its Locked Position. A Button That Is Not In The Locked Position Can Allow The Harness Adjustment Strap To Slip Back Through The Adjuster As A Child Moves Around In The Seat And Results In A Loose Harness. Child Restraint Systems Included In This Recall Are Convertible Child Restraints Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Enspira, Priori, Prospect, And Vantage; Infant Child Restraints Mico And Onboard. Affected Units Begin With Model Numbers 22077, 22078, 22148, 22149, 22150, 22152, 22154, 22155, 22158, 22159, 22172, 22177, 22178, 22185, 22188, 22195, 22356, 22371, 22372, 22412, 22439, 22452, 22453, 22456, 22458, 22459, 22462, 22465, 22469, 22476, 22486, 22546, 22547, 22553, 22554, 22561, 22564, 22567, 22574, 22580, 22657, 22740, 22741, 22755, 22758, 22759, 22790, 22799, 22880, 22560, 22346, 17439, 22449, 22475, And Ic072, Manufactured From May 1, 2008, Through April 30, 2009.

Make Of Vehicle

DJG

Model Of Vehicle

22152

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

11C001000

Component Description

Child Seat:Harness:Strap/Webbing

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Child May Not Be Adequately Protected And Is At An Increased Risk For Injury.

Fix Defect

Registered Owners Will Receive A Free Remedy Kit Consisting Of A Small Tube Of Non-Toxic, Food-Grade Lubricant To Be Applied To The Center Front Adjuster (Cfa) To Prevent Sticking And Allow It To Properly Engage The Cfa Strap. InstruCTIon On How To Apply The Lubricant Will Be Provided, Along With A Label To Indicate That The Repair Has Been Completed. Non-Registered Owners Should Contact DJG At 1-866-623-3139 Or By Email At Harnessadjustment@DJGusa.Com. Consumers Will Need The Entire Model Number On The Child Restraint When ContActing The Manufacturer. Owner Notification Began On February 22, 2011.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dorel Juvenile Group

Start Of Manufacture

20080501

End Of Manufacture

20090430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

794247

Date Owners Notified

20110222

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Dorel Juvenile Group

Date Report Received

20110210

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard