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PEG Perego, Martinelli Child Seat recall

Recalled March 21, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02C006000 · PEG Perego

Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
PEG PEREGO WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND SEND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. WITHIN 4-6 WEEKS, OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A NEW PLASTIC COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR REPLACEMENT PART SHOULD CONTACT PEG PEREGO'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 1-877-737-3468.
Units
55,162 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PEG PEREGO INFANT CAR SEATS, MODELS PRIMO VIAGGIO WITH BASE, PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM, PRIMO VIAGGIO SYSTEM, ATLANTICO SYSTEM, AND ATLANTICO TREK SYSTEM SNG PRODUCT FROM MAY 20, 2001, TO AND INCLUDING FEBRUARY 15, 2002. THE SEATS HAVE A SNAP IN THE UPHOLSTERY DIRECTLY OVER THE LOCKING BELT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM (A-LOC ADJUSTER). WHEN THE UPHOLSTERY IS ATTACHED BY THE SNAP TO THE COVER OF THE A-LOC ADJUSTER, IT MAY CAUSE TENSION IN THE UPHOLSTERY DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE CHILD, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE COMPLETE ENGAGEMENT OF THE A-LOC ADJUSTER AND ALLOW SLIPPAGE IN THE HARNESS RESTRAINTS. THESE SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213 "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

What to do

PEG PEREGO WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND SEND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. WITHIN 4-6 WEEKS, OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A NEW PLASTIC COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR REPLACEMENT PART SHOULD CONTACT PEG PEREGO'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 1-877-737-3468.

Product
PEG Perego ATLANTICO SYSTEM · PEG Perego ATLANTICO TREK SYSTEM SNG · PEG Perego INFANT CAR SEAT · PEG Perego PLIKO TRAVEL SYSTEM · PEG Perego PRIMO VIAGGIO · PEG Perego PRIMO VIAGGO · PEG Perego PRIMO VIAGGO SYSTEM
Manufacturer(s)
Peg Perego USA, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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