Maxi-cosi Mico XP Max recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 3, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Dorel Juvenile Group recalls Maxi-cosi, Safety 1st — 7 models (child seat)

Recall number

23C002000

Brand / firm

Maxi-cosi, Safety 1st

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 59,457 units

Why it was recalled

A detached child seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st onBoard 35 Secure Tech, Safety 1st Secure Tech Infant Base, Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+, and Maxi-Cosi Infant Base child seats. Please refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers. The lower seat anchors used to secure the child seat base may fail, allowing the child seat to detach. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do

Owners are advised to only secure their child seat(s) with the vehicle belt restraint system until the seat is remedied. Dorel will mail a replacement base to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or RetractableLatchRecall@djgusa.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.