Diono Rainier recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 14, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Diono recalls Diono — 6 models (child seat)

Recall number

17C003000

Brand / firm

Diono

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 519,052 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat is installed with only the lap belt, the child has an increased risk of a chest injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Diono is recalling certain Radian R100, Radian R120, Radian RXT, Olympia, Pacifica, and Rainier convertible and booster car seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems." Only seats manufactured between November 25, 2013, and September 5, 2017, are affected by this recall campaign.

What to do

Diono will notify owners, and provide a free remedy kit with an updated instruction manual, an energy absorbing pad, as well as a new chest clip, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2017. Owners may contact Diono customer service at 1-855-215-4951.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.