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HTML = Notices published since April 1, 2000, in HTML format

C = refers to a child seat
I/C = refers to an infant/child combination seat
I = refers to an infant carrier
C/B = refers to a child/booster combination seat
B = refers to a booster cushion
D = refers to restraint systems for disabled persons
SN = refers to infant

Companies
Baby Trend
Britax
Century
Combi
Cosco
Dorel
Evenflo
Fisher-Price
Graco
Learning Curve Brands Inc.
Liquidation World Inc.
Orbit Baby Inc.
Peg Perego
Snug Seat
Sunshine Kids
Volvo
Company Type Model and Model Number Date of Manufacture Affected Problem Action
Baby Trend
Baby Trend
HTML 		I Baby Trend Travel System - 1638CT
Baby Trend Jogger System - 9139CT, 9109CT 		All Non-compliance with CMVSS See notice for details
Britax
Britax
HTML 		I Britax Chaperone Infant Seat Harness Adjuster (A-Loc) Detachment
Chaperone model:
number E9L952J (black/silver
number E9L952K (red)
number E9L952L (cowmooflage) 		September 1, 2010 to April 31, 2011 inclusive Britax Child Safety, Inc. and Transport Canada wish to inform the public of a potentially serious safety-related defect with the above mentioned Chaperone infant car seats. Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Britax Infant/Child Restraint System: Incorrect French Language Labels and National Safety Mark
E9LD51A ROUNDABOUT 55 CAN ONYX
E9LD52P ROUNDABOUT 55 CAN SMOKEY PEARL 		10-Sep-2010 to 12-Oct-2010 Britax and Transport Canada wish to inform the public of non-compliant labels on the Roundabout 55 Infant/Child Restraints. Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I Britax Chaperone Infant Restraint – Chest Clip Breakage
Chaperone E9L95P2, E9L95P3 and E9L95P5 		1-Apr-2009 to 31-May-2010 Britax Child Safety, Inc. has informed Transport Canada of a potential safety defect with respect to breakage of some of their chest clips manufactured for the Chaperone infant restraint. Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		C/B Frontier XT Can Rushmore E9LC3H6
Frontier XT Can Pink Sky E9LC3H7
Frontier XT Can Canyon E9LC3M6 		16-Feb-2010 to 12-Mar-2010 The Frontier XT child/booster seats do not contain a sufficient amount of energy absorbing material to comply with the standard. Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		C/B Frontier Models E9L75M6, E9L75H6 06-June-2008 to 17-Sep-2008 Possible harness detachment Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Diplomat Model # E9L6869 16-June-2008 to 03-Sep-2008 Incorrect French language instructions Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Roundabout - E9O16 and E9L16 01-Jan-1999 to 15-Dec-2007 Certain Roundabout infant/child restraint systems do not comply with the requirements under section 6 of Schedule 4 to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations, which specify that every part of an infant restraint system must be adjustable to snugly fit around the infant in the system. Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Roundabout - E9L16 19-Sep-2007 to 15-Oct-2007 Insufficient labelling on restraint system Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Marathon
E9L17 		14-Oct-2003 to 23-Jul-2004 Harness straps may not lock properly Call Britax
Britax
HTML 		I/C Roundabout - E9016 07-Jul-1999 to 31-Aug-2002 A compliance problem occurs because of the instructions in the owner’s manual Call Britax
Century
Century
HTML 		I/C Accel 5 Point Convertible Car Seat: 45105ARD CA 1-Aug-2002 to 30-Nov-2002 In the English manual, two illustrations are reversed Call Elfe Juvenile Products
Century
HTML 		I Celestia
41420 CNC CA
41410 IND CA 		19-Apr-2001 to 25-Apr-2001 The front latch system of the base was assembled with incorrect hooks Call Dealer
Century
HTML 		I/C

Encore
461 WSC CA

Bravo
44631 PFN CA
4621 KDF CA

Accel
45600 JTI CA

10-Apr-2001 to 10-May-2001 Harness adjustment locking mechanism Call Century
Century
HTML 		C/B 2000/2001 NextStep DX
44930 CKR CA 		Jan-2000 to Feb-2001 English labelling has incorrect weights for booster use. Call Century
Combi
Combi
HTML 		I Centre DX – 781395/981395, 789462/998047
Centre ST – 784850/991465, 784850S/991465
Cosmo ST Travel System – 714650/991465 		5-Aug-2006 to 27-Oct-2007 When using the infant car seat in a vehicle with the base, the infant car seat may detach from the base during a moderate to severe collision Contact ISIS Inc.
Combi
HTML 		I Centre DX - 789462
Cosmo ST Travel System - 714650 		August 5 and 7, 2006 Adjustable recline foot may move from its original adjustment position during an impact See notice for details
Cosco
Cosco
HTML 		I/C Cosco Scenera Incorrect English Language Label Dec. 23, 2008 to Jan. 6, 2009 Incorrect English language label. Call Dorel
Cosco
HTML 		I/C Cosco and Eddie Bauer Products Harness Slippage Amendment Nov. 1, 2003 to Dec. 31, 2005 When in the forward-facing mode, the harness system that holds the child into the child seat can loosen. Call Dorel
Cosco
HTML 		I/C Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Safety 1st Products Harness Slippage Nov. 1, 2003 to Dec. 31, 2005 When in the forward-facing mode, the harness system that holds the child into the child seat can loosen Call Dorel
Cosco
HTML 		I/C Cosco Alpha Omega Elite and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 Restraint Systems Feb. 01, 2004 to Sept. 30, 2004 Restraint system moved from the most reclined position to an upright position while tightening the seat belt assembly Call Dorel 
Cosco
HTML 		B 2003 Cosco Grand Explorer Booster Cushions 3-Feb-2003  to 30-Sept-2003 Jagged shard possible in collision Call Dorel 
Cosco
HTML 		C/B Cosco Summit
22-26C HOU 		24-June-2002 to 09-July-2002 Tether strap adjuster mechanism was improperly threaded Call Dorel
Cosco
HTML 		C/B

Cosco Summit
22-26C xxx

Cosco High Back Booster
02-C42 xxx
02-C48 xxx

Cosco Ventura
02-04C xxx

Cosco Visions
02-09C xxx

Cosco Commuter
02-88C xxx

Eddie Bauer High Back Booster
02-C49 xxx
02-C88 xxx

Safety 1st Vantage Point
22-56C xxx

Safety 1st high Back Booster
02-45C xxx

Safety 1st Vantage Point
02-64C xxx

01-Jan-1998 to 29-Aug-2002 Energy absorption foam material had been omitted Call Dorel
Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		I

Maxi-Cosi Mico
22371CMJR, 22371CPHT, 22371CLYP, 22371CPNG

Safety 1st Enspira
22453COGI, 22458CNYC

Cosco Alpha Omega
22153CBNG, 22163CMSN, 22163CSGT, 22192CJOL, 22192CSNP, 22C15TUX, 22C26BNG

Eddie Bauer 3-in-1
22C75EBN, 22C76SHL

Safety 1st Alpha Omega
22470CTTN, 22471CPHO, 22551CBLA

Cosco Alpha Omega Elite
22168CHTR, 22168CRGO, 22C51HMR

Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1
22715CMTT, 22754CHPN, 22756CFMT, 22756CLRS, 22757CLNG, 22758CFRK, 22768CBYT, 22768CPST, 22768CSNW, 22790CCGT, 22790CCHL, 22790CSNW, 22C71BGL

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite
22411CBLL, 22455CJTT, 22456CTTN, 22465CBMT, 22748CRDH, 22749CCAO

Schwinn All Terrain
22181CUGO

Safety 1st Vantage
22564CNTR3

Eddie Bauer Comfort
22868CSNW

Eddie Bauer SureFit
22-659CMTT

Eddie Bauer Endeavor Travel System
01190CFRK - 22659CFRK

01190CSNW - 22659CSNW

01190CWPR - 22659CWPR

01-May-2008 to 30-Apr-2009 inclusive The centre front adjuster mechanism on the above mentioned restraint systems may not allow the adjustment webbing to lock in place which can result in potential loosening of the harness system. Call Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		I Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Seat, Base Release Handle 08-Mar-2008 to 28-Jun-2008 inclusive When the seat is latched but not locked, the base release handle is not completely retracted. Call Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		I Dorel Distribution Canada Designer 22 Infant Carrier: Potential for Handle Separation 06-Jan-2008 to 06-Apr-2009 inclusive Potential for separation of the carrying handle Call Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		C Cosco Alpha Omega
22C15BNP, 22C15CRK, 22C15ROR, 22C15TUX, 22C26BNG, 22C26GRH
Cosco Alpha Omega Elite
22C51HMR, 22C51TRP, 22155CSPH
Eddie Bauer 3 in 1
22C75AFD, 22C75ARD, 22C75EBN, 22C75MPB, 22C76SHL
Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3 in 1
22C71BGL, 22C71BLD, 22C71MAC, 22756CLRS, 22756CBAL, 22757CMRC, 22757CLKM
Safety 1st Enspira
22C50TWL, 22C50WFD
Safety 1st Intera
22C46BDF, 22C46BDN, 22C46BKY, 22C46GEO 		01-Nov-2003 to 31-Dec-2005 When in the forward-facing mode, the harness system that holds the child into the child seat can loosen See notice for details
Dorel
HTML 		I Dorel Canada Designer 22 and Arriva Infant Carriers January 01, 2004 to October 31, 2004 Problem with webbing Call Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		C Cosco Alpha Omega
Eddie Bauer 3-in-1
22-C15 TUX
22-C75 EBN 		01-Sept-2002 to 15-Sept-2002 The instruction manual did not include instructions for the adjustment of the tether strap slides Call Dorel
Dorel
HTML 		C/B Safety 1st Combination Child Restraint System &High-back Booster Cushion
02-64C SAL 		07-Jun-2002 to 12-Jul-2002 Incorrect weight recommendation on a Statement of Compliance label. Call Dorel
Evenflo
Evenflo
HTML 		I Eurotrek Travel System 5411147C 12-Jul-2011 to 07-Sept-2011 An omission on the National Safety Mark label affixed to the side. Contact Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		I Evenflo Maestro Child/Booster Restraint - Cracking
Maestro 31011057C 		17-Dec-2009 to 26-Apr-2010 Some Maestro child/booster seats exhibited a crack in the area adjacent to the front harness adjuster and therefore do not meet the requirement of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 213 Section 13(1)(a). Call Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		C Triumph Advance Models 3801783C, 3801810C 18-Dec-2007 to 16-Dec-2008 An error on both the English language label and the French language label Contact Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		I Embrace 3171446C
Embrace 3171478C
Embrace Premier 3201583C
Journey SE Travel System 5411466C
Aura Elite Travel System 5491578C
Aura Elite Travel System 5491634C
Aura Select Travel  System 5501536C
Aura Select Travel System 5501651C
Ellipsa EX Travel System 5981574C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991526C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991543C
Ellipsa LX Travel System 5991583C 		February 23, 2005 to April 07, 2006 inclusive When using the infant restraint as a carrier outside of the vehicle, the handle may move out of the locked position Contact Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		B Big Kid Quantum Booster -  3372482CA
Big Kid Everest Booster - 3381601CA 		  Tag has incorrect weight range. Call Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		B Sightseer Booster Seats - 2691299   Incorrect weight range Return the booster to the retail outlet for a full refund with or without a receipt
Evenflo
 HTML 		I PortAbout Infant Restraint Systems And Similar Models
374 PortAbout 3
375 PortAbout 5 Premier
386 PortAbout 5
544 Journey Premier Travel System
546 Journey Premier Travel System
575 PortAbout 5 Travel System
576 Comfort Dimensions Travel System
578 Comfort Dimensions Premier Travel System
582 Comfort Dimensions Plus Travel System
638600 Accessory, PortAbout Base 		1-Sep-2002 to 12-Sep-2003 Universal Anchorage System Belt may be routed improperly Call Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		I/C Titan
3661261CP1 &3671310CP1 		15-May-2002 to 26-July-2002 Conflicting information on compliance labels regarding recommended weight range for infants Call Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		I/C

Horizon V 
Model Nos.:4201D8C; 4201D9C; 4201K1C and 4251D9C

Evenflo Conquest
Model No.: 4291069C

10-Apr-2000 to 6-Sep-2000 Manual has incorrect weight range Call Evenflo
Evenflo
 HTML 		I On My Way
200xxx
639001
(base only) 		01-Apr-1999 to 10-Feb-2000 Degradation of two alignment posts on  convenience base Call Evenflo
Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price I/C Safe Embrace
79701 		18-Dec-1999
to 9-Jun-2000 		Conflicting information on compliance labels regarding recommended weight range for infants Call Fisher-Price
Graco
Graco
 HTML 		C/B Nautilus 8J00BRVCA, 8J00GLXCA, 8J00MTXCA, 8J00RSECA 30-Oct-2008 to 26-Dec-2008 Incorrect National Safety Mark label Call Elfe Juvenile Products
Graco
 HTML 		I SnugRide - 8643CDRCA3, 8645SNY3CA, 8F00GLNCA3, 8F08PWCCA3 and 8F01FORCA3 01-Aug-2006 to 30-Jun-2007 These restraint systems have less dense backing material for the seat pad combined with a seat pad design that may allow children to access the fiber fill in the seat pad itself Call Elfe Juvenile Products
Graco
 HTML 		I/C ComfortSport - 8C03WCFCA 04-Jan-2007 to 28-Feb-2007 UAS belt in some of these restraint systems may have been routed incorrectly Call Elfe Juvenile Products
Graco
 (Amended August 6, 2003)
HTML 		C Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat
8448LDIACA
8464MACCA
844342CA
8442LMELCA
8463JJJCA
8472MELCA
8463GMPCA
8444LHABCA
8447LNGSCA
8444LKERCA
8602GMPCA
8602JJJCA
8603MACCA
8605HABCA
8605KERCA
8607NGSCA 		01-Mar-2002 to 08-Mar-2003 A small number of SnugRide Infant Car Seats may have missing hardware on the car seat and/or base. Call Graco Children's Products
Graco
 HTML 		B Graco Cargo Booster Seat
8481 PRO CA 		18-Jul-2002 to 04-Nov-2002 Missing the French Statement of Compliance label and in its place is a Spanish label. The Spanish label indicates improper children weight requirements. Call Elfe Juvenile Products
Graco
 HTML 		I Snugride
8457D5
8457F3
8457GP
8457MA
8457MV
8457TMJ
8457TMP
8457YL
8458A5
8458AE
8458B7
8458D8
8458FKB
8458KY
8458N5
8460LV
8462HAV
8462JAM
8472MAD
8472YL
8478SAR
C841121
C845742 		31-Aug-1999 to 28-Feb-2002 The base of the restraint system may be missing components that secure the infant restraint shell to the base Call Graco
Learning Curve Brands Inc.
Learning Curve Brands Inc.
 HTML 		I/C True Fit C630C 31-Mar-2008 to 05-Apr-2008 Error on a French language label affixed to the side of the True Fit infant/child seat Contact Learning Curve Brands, Inc.
Liquidation World Inc.
Liquidation World Inc.
 HTML 		C/B Unknown All Units are not certified by their manufacturer as meeting all applicable Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Return units to Liquidation World for a full refund
Orbit Baby Inc.
Orbit Baby Inc.
 HTML 		I Orbit Baby Infant Car Seat, models ORB891000R, ORB891000M, ORB891000B March 10, 2010 Orbit Baby Inc and Transport Canada wish to inform the public of an adhesive concern for the National Safety Mark (NSM) label. Contact ZOOM Distribution Corp. at their toll free number (1-888-966-6911)
Peg Perego
Peg Perego
 HTML 		I Primo Viaggio
IMCS00CA1 BP41 GS45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 TF41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 WD41
IMCS00CA1 NP41 TR34
IMCS00CA1 PF41 NF49
IMCS00CA8 BP53 SK13
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RS53
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RU53
IMCS00CA8 RU53 NF45
IMCS00CA1 NT61 NF45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TI41
IMCS00CA8 CT13 CT71
IMCS00CA8 CT13 MT46
IMCS00CA8 JN13 BY46
IMCS00CA8 CT13 MT46
IMCS00CA8 JN13 BY46
IMCS00CA8 CT13 SC71
IMCS00CA8 TE53 NF49
IMCS00CA1 RC41 		20-May-2001 to 15-Feb-2002 The harness system's adjustment locking device ('A' lock) may be inadvertently released during a collision Call Peg Perego
Peg Perego
 HTML 		I IMCS00CA1 BP41 GS45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 TF41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 WD41
IMCS00CA1 NP41 TR34
IMCS00CA1 PF41 NF49
IMCS00CA8 BP53 SK13
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RS53
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RU53
IMCS00CA8 RU53 NF45 		1-Feb-2001 to 11-Jun-2001 Locking mechanism may not fully engage the metal attachment bars Call Peg Perego
Snug Seat
Snug Seat
 HTML 		D

Gorilla
200-1000
200-1003

Spelcast
600-1000

26-Jul-2002 to 15-Jan-2003 A washer could potentially rust and weaken the part resulting in a failure during a collision. Distributor and/or retailer will contact the consumer.
Sunshine Kids
Sunshine Kids
 HTML 		I/C Radian - C10600
Radian Premier - C18500 		July 2006 to January 2007, inclusive Under routine tests, found that SafeStop load-limiting device allowed a portion of the head to slightly exceed the forward excursion limit specified in CMVSS 213 Contact Sunshine Kids
Sunshine Kids
 HTML 		B Model C15000 August and September 2008 Incorrect english language warning label and missing date of manufacture information Contact Sunshine Kids
Volvo
Volvo
HTML 		B Certain Volvo models  with integrated booster cushions
850 - 1998
S40 - 2001-2005
V40 - 2001-2004
V50 - 2005-2006
V70 - 2000-2006
XC70 - 2001-2006
XC90 - 2003-2006 		See list at left Inappropriate weight range. See notice for details.
 
Date modified:
2012-02-08

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