4moms Self Installing Car Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 30, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Thorley Industries, LLC -DBA 4Moms recalls 4moms Self Installing Car Seat (child seat)

Recall number

16C009000

Brand / firm

4moms

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,622 units

Why it was recalled

If the infant carrier does not properly attach to the base, the carrier can detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Thorley Industries LLC d/b/a 4moms (4moms) is recalling certain 4moms Self Installing Rear-facing Infant Car Seats, model number 1032, manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 31, 2016. Due to a tight rivet, the affected car seats have a coupling hook that may not properly engage around the coupling pin, preventing the infant carrier portion from securely attaching to the seat base.

What to do

4moms will notify owners and will replace the infant carrier portion, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact 4moms at 4moms.com/recalls or by calling 1-888-614-6667.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.