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
22449
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