DETROIT (AP) — Combi USA is recalling more than 33,000 child
car seats made before January 2013 because the harnesses aren’t strong
enough to meet federal safety standards.
The Charlotte, N.C., company is recalling the Coccoro, Zeus Turn and Zeus 360.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the seat straps
don’t meet minimum strength requirements. If there’s a crash, children
may not be properly secured.
A company spokeswoman says the seats
are still safe to use because the harness as a whole meets safety
standards. She says one part of the harness that includes a plastic
button failed strength tests. Seats made after January 2013 don’t have
the same problem.
Combi will notify registered owners and send out
free harness replacement kits starting in February. Owners can contact
Combi at (800) 543-7734.
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DETROIT (AP) — Combi USA is recalling more than 33,000 child
car seats made before January 2013 because the harnesses aren’t strong
enough to meet federal safety standards.
The Charlotte, N.C., company is recalling the Coccoro, Zeus Turn and Zeus 360.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the seat straps
don’t meet minimum strength requirements. If there’s a crash, children
may not be properly secured.
A company spokeswoman says the seats
are still safe to use because the harness as a whole meets safety
standards. She says one part of the harness that includes a plastic
button failed strength tests. Seats made after January 2013 don’t have
the same problem.
Combi will notify registered owners and send out
free harness replacement kits starting in February. Owners can contact
Combi at (800) 543-7734.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.