Baby Trend recall: Child seat
What is wrong
Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011 and July 2013. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. In some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.
What could happen
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
The fix
Baby Trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Baby Trend at 1-800-328-7363 or visit their website at www.babytrend.com.
Vehicles covered
- Baby Trend Trendz Fastback
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14C002000
- Type
- Child seat
- Filed by
- Baby Trend Inc.,
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,655
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2011 to Jul 31, 2013
- Part
- Child seat › Harness/crotch buckle
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.