Recaro Prosport — Child seat: tether: connector/clip
Published February 15, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13C001000, published February 15, 2013 and initiated February 12, 2013. Recalling firm: Recaro Child Safety, LLC; Recaro Prosport — Child seat: tether: connector/clip.
What's the hazard
Recaro Child Safety LLC (Recaro) is recalling certain Recaro ProSport model 385 child restraints, manufactured from June 16, 2010, through January 31, 2013. When the affected child seats are installed with the LATCH lower anchors only (without the top tether), the child's head can move excessively, increasing the risk of injury. As such, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
What to do
Recaro will notify registered owners and will provide, at no cost, a label to affix over the existing information label and a complete set of new instructions informing owners to discontinue use of the LATCH system when the weight of the child reaches 40 pounds. The campaign began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Recaro at 1-888-973-2276.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RECARO
- Model
- PROSPORT
- Manufacturer
- Recaro Child Safety, LLC
- Lot
- RECARO PROSPORT
- Risk classification
- C
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Recaro Prosport — Child seat: tether: connector/clip recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13C001000 on February 15, 2013. Reported hazard: Recaro Child Safety LLC (Recaro) is recalling certain Recaro ProSport model 385 child restraints, manufactured from June 16, 2010, through January 31, 2013. When the affected child seats are installed with the LATCH lower anchors only (without the top tether), the child's head can move excessively, increasing the risk of injury. As such, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Recaro will notify registered owners and will provide, at no cost, a label to affix over the existing information label and a complete set of new instructions informing owners to discontinue use of the LATCH system when the weight of the child reaches 40 pounds. The campaign began on September 26, 2014. Owners may contact Recaro at 1-888-973-2276.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RECARO. Model: PROSPORT.