A partially engaged buckle will not adequately restrain the child in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs.
Hazard (from the official notice)
A partially engaged buckle will not adequately restrain the child in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kiddy customer service at 1-855-92KIDDY (1-855-925-4339).
Summary (from the official notice)
Kiddy USA (Kiddy) is recalling certain World Plus combination forward facing child restraints that convert to a high back booster seat, model 51 100 WP, manufactured from July 2, 2012, through October 5, 2013. The buckle/tongue on the affected booster seats may only partially engage. As a result, the consumer may have a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Product: Kiddy kiddy world plus
Model: Kiddy world plus
Brand: Kiddy USA
Units (from the official notice): 1429
Component: CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
Recall date: Apr 29, 2016
Recall number: 16C005000
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
A partially engaged buckle will not adequately restrain the child in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What does the official notice say to do?
Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kiddy customer service at 1-855-92KIDDY (1-855-925-4339).
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.
