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Two separate issues affect 9,300 Harmony Juvenile V7 3-in-1 convertible child safety seats manufactured in 2011 and 2012, leading to recalls by the company.
The first one pertains to the lower universal anchoring connectors, which may be wider than regulations permit. As a result, users may have difficulty installing the restraint in some vehicles when using the lower connector system. Incorrectly latched lower connectors may not properly restrain the child seat during a crash, possibly leading to serious injury. Note: You can still use the lower connector system if the connectors can be safely latched.
As for the second recall, the bolts that secure the base of the seat to the backrest were observed to tear through, or partially through, the plastic shell, leaving exposed sharp edges and protrusions. These sharp edges could injure a child occupant or parent.
All registered owners will receive the parts and installation instructions necessary to reinforce their car seats. Non-registered owners of affected car seats, or owners who have moved, should contact Harmony Juvenile Products' customer service department (1-877-306-1001) to receive instructions regarding obtaining the reinforcement parts.
In any case, the affected car seats should not be returned to the retailer.
Source: Transports Canada
The first one pertains to the lower universal anchoring connectors, which may be wider than regulations permit. As a result, users may have difficulty installing the restraint in some vehicles when using the lower connector system. Incorrectly latched lower connectors may not properly restrain the child seat during a crash, possibly leading to serious injury. Note: You can still use the lower connector system if the connectors can be safely latched.
As for the second recall, the bolts that secure the base of the seat to the backrest were observed to tear through, or partially through, the plastic shell, leaving exposed sharp edges and protrusions. These sharp edges could injure a child occupant or parent.
All registered owners will receive the parts and installation instructions necessary to reinforce their car seats. Non-registered owners of affected car seats, or owners who have moved, should contact Harmony Juvenile Products' customer service department (1-877-306-1001) to receive instructions regarding obtaining the reinforcement parts.
In any case, the affected car seats should not be returned to the retailer.
Source: Transports Canada
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