Date: 10/30/2009 9:31:40 AM
Lerado Is Recalling Certain Mia Moda Infant Child Restraints And Bases
REASON: 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.
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| Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:
| | Production Dates: | | MIAMODA / VIVA | | Information not Available | | MIAMODA / VIVA SUPREME | | Information not Available | | Manufacturer: LERADO SUCCESS, INC | Mfr''s Report Date: OCT 20, 2009 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09C006000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: CHILD SEAT |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5540 |
| Summary: 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. |
| Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury. |
| 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 is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Lerado at 1-717-735-3788 or toll-free at 1-877-546-8437. |
| Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration''s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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