| Manufacturer: |
Dorel Juvenile Group USA
2525 Slate Street
Columbus IN
47201-7494
U.S.A
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| Importer & Distributor: |
Dorel Juvenile Group Canada
804 Deslauriers Street
St-Laurent, Quebec
H4N 1X1
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| Consumer Contact: |
Call Centre
1-800-536-1090 |
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| Media Contact: |
David Hall
(514) 332-3737 |
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Model Name and Model
Number Affected:
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Brand Name |
Model No.
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| Safety 1st
Combination Child Restraint System & High-back Booster
Cushion |
02-64C SAL |
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| Dates of Manufacture: |
June 7 to July 12, 2002 |
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| No. of Units: |
2,500 |
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| Problem: |
One of the English language Statement of
Compliance Labels (4359-4520) for the booster cushion portion of the
combination Child Restraint System has an incorrect weight
recommendation of 30 to 100 lbs. The correct weight range is between 18
and 45 kg (40 and 100 lbs). This label also does not state the weight in
kilograms. |
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| Corrective Action: |
Label 4359-4520 should be removed from the
car seat. The remaining English language labels have the correct weight
range. The company has posted a Public Notice on its web site at
www.djgusa.com under the heading of
"Canadian Safety Notices", identifying the corrective action.
Alternatively, consumers owning one of the affected units can contact
the Dorel Juvenile Products Customer Service department at
1-800-536-1090 for help to identify the erroneous label. |
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| Geographic Distribution: |
All across Canada |
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| Safety Risk: |
The manufacturer and importer indicate that the safety risk is small because the proper weight range is provided on the other labels on the seat and in the instruction manual. Secondly, the booster seat was designed for the US market, which allows use of a high-back booster seat for a child in a weight range between 13.6 and 45 kg (30 and 100 lbs), with a vehicle lap and shoulder belt assembly. The applicable Canadian safety regulations specify the minimum weight for a child on a booster seat be 18 kg (40 lbs).
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| Background & Company Action: |
The company was notified by Transport
Canada of the label problem regarding the incorrect weight range. The
manufacturer immediately initiated an investigation into its inventory
and determined that an incorrect American label had been applied to the
Canadian product. A Public Notice has been issued by the company through
the Canada Newswire Service. In addition, they are posting the Public
Notice on the Dorel Juvenile Group web site. |
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| Consumer Recourse: |
Label 4359-4520 should be removed from the car seat.
Consumers can access the company web site at www.djgusa.com under the
heading "Canadian Safety Notices" to obtain information on the
corrective action. Alternatively, consumers owning one of the affected
units can contact the Dorel Juvenile Products Customer Service
department at 1-800-536-1090 for help in identifying the erroneous
label. The booster seats are not to be returned to the retailer. |
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| Transport Canada: |
1-800-333-0371 |
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| Release Date: |
December 10, 2002 |
