Car seat recall: PEG PEREGO PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM, INFANT CAR SEAT, PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM, PRIMO VIAGGO

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PEG PEREGO MODELS PRIMO VIAGGO INFANT CAR SEAT, INFANT CAR SEAT WITH BASE, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM (STROLLER BUNDLED AS A SINGLE PRODUCT), PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM (STROLLER BUNDLED AS A SINGLE PRODUCT). THE BOTTOM LATCH MECHANISM OF THE CHILD SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE DOES NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE THE LATCHING ROD OF THE BASE THAT STAYS IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE METAL REINFORCING BRACKET OF THE LATCH MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

Hazard

THE CONSUMER MAY BELIEVE THAT THE CAR SEAT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CAR SEAT CAN DETACH FROM THE BASE POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD.

What to do

PEG PEREGO WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS OF THE DEFECT AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AFFECTED SEATS AND PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PEG PEREGO AT 877-737-3468.

Which car seats

PEG PEREGO PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM; PEG PEREGO INFANT CAR SEAT; PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM; PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGO

Manufactured: Feb 1, 2001 – Jun 11, 2001

Component: CHILD SEAT:BASE

Manufacturer: PEG PEREGO USA, INC.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E027000)

Official NHTSA recall notice ↗