Baby Trend Hybrid LX 3-in-1 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Baby Trend, Inc. recalls Baby Trend Hybrid LX 3-in-1 (child seat)

Recall number

16C008000

Brand / firm

Baby Trend

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 34 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, the child seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain Hybrid LX 3-in-1 Centennial booster seats, model number FB58181, manufactured on July 23, 2016, and Hybrid LX 3-in-1 Kiwi booster seats, model number FB48417, manufactured on July 14, 2016. The affected child seats have a center adjuster rivet that may pull through or break if the harness is being used with a child weighing more than 40 lbs. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do

Baby Trend will notify owners and replace the child seat or provide a full refund. The recall began on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Baby Trend customer service at 1-800-328-7363.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.