Recaro announced on Monday, Feb 25, 2008, a recall of its Como and Signo car seats manufactured before December 18, 2007, due to a safety defect that can occur with installation.The car seat harness can detach from the harness connector when a child is placed in or removed from the car seat. This defect means that the child may not be properly strapped into the car seat and could become seriously injured in the case of a vehicle crash.
Recaro is sending a safety repair kit to customers who purchased the recalled car seats. The kit contains two rubber caps and an instruction sheet. The rubber caps will close the gaps that improperly allow the harness to disconnect. The instruction sheet explains how to install the rubber caps, as well as remove them in order to adjust the head restraint (Como car seat only) or remove the car seat cover for washing.
What you can do:
• For additional information, to get help installing the rubber caps, or to file a complaint, contact Recaro toll-free at (800) 8-RECARO (800-873-2276). Have your model number, serial number, and manufacture date available.
• See the company’s safety recall notice online.
• If you are dissatisfied with Recaro, you can submit a complaint by calling the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153). Additionally, you can send a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,Washington, DC 20590
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