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| Title | Description | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorel Distribution Canada – Enspira, Guide, Cruise, XRS Car seat shell cracking | Dorel Distribution Canada and Transport Canada wish to inform the public of a non-compliance observed during voluntary internal verification testing that was performed by Dorel Distribution Canada. During certain simulated crash tests with a 3 year-old test dummy and the restraint in rear-facing orientation, one side of the shell was observed to crack. | Safety Alert | |
| Diono booster seat (Little Tikes Brand) – non-compliance to quasi-static compression test | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Safety Alert | |
| Diono Cambria, Hip & Jet booster seats – non-compliance with flammability requirements | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Safety Alert | |
| Cosco Arriva infant car seat installation without base with U.A.S. belt | The instruction manual for some Cosco Arriva Infant car seats mistakenly describes how to install the seat without the base using the universal anchorage system (U.A.S.) belt. However, the U.A.S. belt is only available with the base. The correct | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Cosco Alpha Omega and Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Cosco Alpha Omega Elite and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 infant child and booster seat instructions | An error in the French version of the instruction manual for the Cosco Alpha Omega Elite and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 Infant/Child/Booster Seat incorrectly identifies some components of the child seat, which may be confusing to users. | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Cosco 2002 Safety 1st combination child restraint system and high-back booster cushion | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Combi Centre infant carrier separation from base | When using the infant car seat in a vehicle with the base, the infant car seat may detach from the base during a moderate to severe collision. | Public Notice | |
| Combi Centre infant car seat – UAS belt replacement | When using the infant car seat in a vehicle with the UAS belt (also referred to as the lower anchor strap) and with the adjustable recline foot extended, the adjustable recline foot may move from its original adjustment position during an impact | Public Notice | |
| Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat – non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). | Safety Alert | |
| Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seat – non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards | Public and consumer information notices about child car seats and booster seats | Safety Alert | |
| Century NextStep DX child restraint system and booster cushion | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Canadian Tire Apramo and Kukuxumusu booster seats – non-compliance with stiffness and flammability requirements | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Safety Alert | |
| Canadian Tire 2006 fall and winter catalogue "Radian folding car seat" | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). | Consumer Information Notice | |
| Britax – Canadian Roundabout child restraint system | Two Roundabout child restraint systems were tested for compliance with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 213, in the rear-facing mode in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction regarding the harness strap adjustment positions. Both | Safety Alert | |
| Britax infant car seats – chest clip replacement | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Safety Alert | |
| Britax Roundabout infant and child restraint system – fit requirements | Britax Child Safety, Inc. has determined that certain Roundabout infant/child restraint systems do not comply with the requirements under section 6 of Schedule 4 to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations | Safety Alert | |
| Britax Canadian Roundabout infant and child restraint system – labels | As a result of an internal audit, Britax Child Safety, Inc. has found that restraint systems manufactured during this time period fail to comply with the labelling requirements of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions | Safety Alert | |
| Britax B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seats – carry handle reinforcement | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs) | Safety Alert | |
| 2002 Evenflo Titan infant and child restraint systems compliance labels | The purpose of this Interim Order is to allow manufacturers and importers to offer in Canada child restraint systems, which incorporate an internal harness and a tether strap, designed for use by children weighing up to 30 kg (65 lbs). | Consumer Information Notice | |
| 2002 Century Accel 5 point convertible car seat | 2002 Century Accel 5 point Convertible Car Seat - On page 23 of the English instruction manual, the two illustrations, Figures J and K, are reversed. | Consumer Information Notice | |
| 2001 Peg Perego infant restraint systems | The locking mechanism on one side of the infant restraint may not fully engage the metal attachment bars in the restraint system base. | Consumer Information Notice | |
| 2001 Century Celestia infant restraint system | The front latch system of the base was assembled with incorrect hooks. Some of the hooks did not incorporate a tooth that engages the shell of the restraint system. In a moderate frontal collision, both of the front hooks on the base may separate | Consumer Information Notice | |
| 2000-2002 Cosco child restraint labels and instructions | 2000-2002 Cosco Child Restraint Labels and Instructions: The existing label understates the height limitation of the child when the car seat is used in the rear facing mode. | Consumer Information Notice | |
| 1999/2000 Fisher-Price Safe Embrace child restraint systems | 1999/2000 Fisher-Price Safe Embrace Child Restraint Systems - One of the seven statement of compliance labels in English incorrectly identifies the weight limit for use in the rear-facing position. | Consumer Information Notice |
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