Kiddy Usa | NHTSA Recall #16C005000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16C005000 by Kiddy Usa. Affecting 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 Includes 1,429 affected units, Buckle May Only Partially Engage/FMVSS 213, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsworld 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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).