Recall check › NHTSA #14C002000
Car seat recall: BABY TREND TRENDZ FASTBACK
Recall reported Apr 1, 2014 · 16,655 units
The problem
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.
Hazard
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 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.
Which car seats
BABY TREND TRENDZ FASTBACK
Manufactured: Oct 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2013
Component: CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
Manufacturer: BABY TREND INC.,; Baby Trend, Inc.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data. A car seat recall usually covers only certain model numbers made in a specific date range: check the label on your seat against the official notice.