Recall Alert: Kiddy USA World Plus Combination Car Seats
CARS.COM
Models Affected: Approximately 1,400 Kiddy USA World Plus combination car seats; only model 51 100 WP, which was manufactured from July 2, 2012, through Oct. 5, 2013, is affected. You can find your car seat’s model number and manufacture date on a label located on the bottom of the car seat.
The Problem: The buckle on the impact protection shield, which is used when the seat is in toddler car seat mode and not booster mode, may only partially engage, giving caregivers a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. If the buckle is only partially engaged, the child will be unrestrained in a crash.
The Fix: The manufacturer has not yet released a solution for the problem. “We would recommend not using the car seat if the impact shield is still being used. If the seat is being used without the impact shield, it is safe to use,” Connie Sauernheimer of Kiddy USA told Cars.com.
What Owners Should Do: The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners can call Kiddy at 855-925-4339, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more info.
