Combi Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16C006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16C006000 by Combi Usa, Inc.. Affecting coccoro convertible child restraints, model number 8220, manufactured from january 1, 2009, to june 29, 2016 Includes 39,395 affected units, Excessive Force Transmitted to Child/FMVSS 213, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelscoccoro convertible child restraints, model number 8220, manufactured from january 1, 2009, to june 29, 2016
Defect Summary
Combi usa, inc. (combi) is recalling certain coccoro convertible child restraints, model number 8220, manufactured from january 1, 2009, to june 29, 2016. when the coccoro car seat is installed in a forward facing position and only secured with the vehicle's lap belt, excessive force may be transmitted to the car seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. as such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."
Corrective Action
Combi will notify owners, and provide them with a cover to be added to the bottom of the seat, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2016. owners may contact combi customer service at 1-888-232-3294, or by going to http://registration.combiusa.com/recall. combi's number for this recall is 610. note: this recall does not affect the use of the coccoro child restraint when it is installed in a rearward-facing position.