Baby Trend, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16C008000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16C008000 by Baby Trend, Inc.. Affecting hybrid lx 3-in-1 centennial booster seats, model number fb58181, manufactured on july 23, 2016, and hybrid lx 3-in-1 kiwi booster seats, model number fb48417, manufactured on july 14, 2016 Includes 34 affected units, Center Adjuster Rivet May Break/FMVSS 213, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelshybrid lx 3-in-1 centennial booster seats, model number fb58181, manufactured on july 23, 2016, and hybrid lx 3-in-1 kiwi booster seats, model number fb48417, manufactured on july 14, 2016
Defect Summary
Baby trend, inc. (baby trend) is recalling certain hybrid lx 3-in-1 centennial booster seats, model number fb58181, manufactured on july 23, 2016, and hybrid lx 3-in-1 kiwi booster seats, model number fb48417, manufactured on july 14, 2016. the affected child seats have a center adjuster rivet that may pull through or break if the harness is being used with a child weighing more than 40 lbs. 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
Baby trend will notify owners and replace the child seat or provide a full refund. the recall began on february 13, 2017. owners may contact baby trend customer service at 1-800-328-7363.