Baby Trend has announced a voluntary recall of a specific LATCH assembly strap on certain past production of 2,600 Hybrid 3-in-1 car seats, model number FB49E14A, 12/06/2021 manufactured date-coded seats only.
The LATCH webbing strap reportedly failed the minimum initial breaking strength requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209. Due to such technical noncompliance, if the webbing were to become frayed, which could reduce its strength, it may fail to restrain the seat and pose a risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash if it were only installed using the lower anchor LATCH strap. Most importantly, Baby Trend has received ZERO reports of incidents in connection with the use of the straps subject to this recall. Owners can continue to safely use the car seat as per the Company’s current product instruction manual and should replace the LATCH assembly as soon as the replacement strap becomes available. The vehicle seat belt may also be used safely in lieu of the LATCH assembly as outlined in the product instruction manual.
The car seats were originally sold by Walmart with no current retail or online inventory involved.
Owners of Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Car Seats, Model Number FB49E14A, Desert Blue should check the manufacturer label located on the seat bottom and check the “Manufactured in:” date code to see if it is a 12/06/2021 seat. Owners should register online on their website to automatically receive a letter and replacement strap.
Baby Trend will directly provide owners with a replacement strap and installation instructions free of charge. The owner notification letters, replacement straps, and instructions will be mailed together within 30 days.
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