It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Baby Trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available.
Hazard (from the official notice)
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Baby Trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Baby Trend at 1-800-328-7363 or visit their website at www.babytrend.com.
Summary (from the official notice)
Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011 and July 2013. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.
Product: Baby trend trendz fastback
Model: Trendz fastback
Brand: Baby trend inc.,
Units (from the official notice): 16655
Component: CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
Recall date: Apr 1, 2014
Recall number: 14C002000
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
What does the official notice say to do?
Baby Trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Baby Trend at 1-800-328-7363 or visit their website at www.babytrend.com.
Where is the official notice?
The NHTSA notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.
Register your car seat with the manufacturer so they can contact you if it is recalled. Look for the registration card that came with the seat or visit the manufacturer's website.