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NHTSARecalled Nov 6, 2003 · #03C010000

DOREL/CHILD RESTRAINTS/MISPRINTED LABEL

Hazard

Child Seat safety defect

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Description

HIGH RISE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL NUMBERS 22-297-WAL, 22-298-STM, 22-299-NAN, AND 93-299-FSM, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2003. DJG INTENDED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE FORWARD-FACING MODE SHOULD BE USED FOR CHILDREN "OVER 1 YEAR OF AGE." THE LABEL WAS MISPRINTED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE FORWARD-FACING MODE SHOULD BE USE FOR CHILDREN "UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE." IF THE CONSUMER WERE TO FOLLOW THE ERRONEOUS INSTRUCTIONS, THE SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE CHILD

Product details

Product
DOREL/CHILD RESTRAINTS/MISPRINTED LABEL
Type
Child Seat
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DJG WILL SEND CONSUMERS A CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG TOLL-FREE AT (866) 611-3022.

View the official CPSC notice