Child Car Seats Assorted Brands – Child Restraint Tether Anchor Kits

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IGC Dorel Pty Ltd – Child Car Seats Assorted Brands – Child Restraint Tether Anchor Kits

PRA number: 2012/13374
Date published: 15th November 2012

Important – The recall is for Australia and has not been made for the New Zealand market. However, you should check your bolt if you have one of the seats listed below, and call IGC Dorel New Zealand if you have an affected seat/bolt. As some seats might have made it to New Zealand shores with the effected bolt attached.

Product information

Product description

Vehicle anchor kits supplied with Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1st, Mother’s Choice, Go Safe, ZuZu and SAAS car restraints; including Mother’s Choice and Safety 1st vehicle anchor kits

Identifying features

Batch 022 & 023

What are the defects?

Batches 022 and 023 of the anchor bracket are faulty. The anchor bracket connects the car restraint tether strap to the car anchorage bolt.

What are the hazards?

If the tether anchor bracket fails in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be impacted, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Where the product was sold

  • Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Target, Toys ‘R’ Us, David Jones, Supercheap, Autobarn, Dimmeys and Independent Specialty retailers across Australia

Supplier

IGC Dorel Pty Ltd

What should consumers do?

Customers need to check if their product is affected by identifying the batch number markings on the anchor bracket. If batch number 022 or 023 is stamped, then the item is subject to the recall and customers should immediately discontinue use. IGC Dorel will provide customers with a free vehicle anchor kit. The affected vehicle anchor kit should be returned to IGC Dorel and not the retailer. For further information on locating the batch numbers and returns please visit our website.

Product Safety Recalls Australia. Retrieved from http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1030449
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