Nearly 180K Car Seats Recalled Due to Potential Choking Hazard

Nearly 180,000 Safety 1st car seats are being recalled due to potential choking hazards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Foam Pad Poses Choking Hazard

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling 179,845 child seats because the headrest foam pad is not adequately secured, which can allow a child to pick off pieces of foam. The pieces can present a choking hazard to children. 

Dorel will mail a replacement headrest pad assembly kit free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 9. Owners may contact Dorels’ customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or email gng-spring-recall@djgusa.com. 

The car seats included in the recall include the model numbers:

  • CC321GYU

  • CC321GYUD

  • CC321GYY

  • CC321GYYD

  • CC321HAO

  • CC321HAR

Dorel said that it is not aware of any cases where there have been claims of injury or medical treatment required as a result of the car seats.

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