NHTSA recall 09C006000 · Child seat
Child seat
Reported Oct 22, 20095,540 vehicles affectedLERADO SUCCESS, INC
The defect
Lerado IS recalling certain mia moda infant child restraints and bases, models viva and viva supreme, model nos. 5000 (seat), 5001 (base), 5050 (seat), 5051 (base), 5070 (seat), 5071 (base), 5080 (seat), and 5081 (base). the harness splitter plate located on the rear of the seat has sharp edges which can cut the harness. also, the base could crack in a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Lerado will notify registered owners. parents and caregivers are being advised to stop using the seat. a full refund will be offered. the safety recall began on november 3, 2009. owners may contact lerado toll-free at 1-877-546-8437.