Back to search
NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16C005000

Kiddy Kiddy World Plus — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle

Published April 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 29, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16C005000, published April 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Kiddy USA; Kiddy Kiddy World Plus — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle.

What's the hazard

Kiddy USA (Kiddy) is recalling certain World Plus combination forward facing child restraints that convert to a high back booster seat, model 51 100 WP, manufactured from July 2, 2012, through October 5, 2013. The buckle/tongue on the affected booster seats may only partially engage. As a result, the consumer may have a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems.

What to do

Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kiddy customer service at 1-855-92KIDDY (1-855-925-4339).

Get an email if KIDDY has another recall

Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.

Recall details

Brand
KIDDY
Model
KIDDY WORLD PLUS
Manufacturer
Kiddy USA
Lot
KIDDY KIDDY WORLD PLUS
Risk classification
C
Country
US

Related recalls

Questions about this recall

Was Kiddy Kiddy World Plus — Child seat: harness/crotch buckle recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16C005000 on April 29, 2016. Reported hazard: Kiddy USA (Kiddy) is recalling certain World Plus combination forward facing child restraints that convert to a high back booster seat, model 51 100 WP, manufactured from July 2, 2012, through October 5, 2013. The buckle/tongue on the affected booster seats may only partially engage. As a result, the consumer may have a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kiddy customer service at 1-855-92KIDDY (1-855-925-4339).

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIDDY. Model: KIDDY WORLD PLUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)