Nearly 60,000 Maxi-Cosi and Safety 1st child and infant car seats have been recalled because their bases may detach from the vehicle seat and not properly restrain a child in a crash if it detaches.
The recall covers the following child/infant seats:
• Safety 1st onBoard 35 SecureTech IC351 rear-facing infant seats manufactured between May 1, 2022 and Feb. 28, 2023
• Maxi-Cosi Coral XP IC313 seats manufactured between May 1, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2023
• Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max IC337 seats manufactured between Jan. 1, 2021 and Feb. 28, 2023
• Maxi-Cosi Mico XP IC336 and IC338 seats manufactured between Sept. 1, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2023
• Maxi-Cosi Micro Luxe+ IC370 seats manufactured between Jan. 1, 2022 and Feb. 28, 2023
• Maxi-Cosi Infant Base IC335 seat bases manufactured between Jan. 1, 2021 and Feb. 28, 2023
The manufacturer of the seats, Dorel Juvenile Group, will send replacement bases to owners, free of charge.
In documents provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Dorel says the defect was uncovered during routine compliance testing. The manufacturer says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the issue.
Parents can register their car seats as soon as they purchase them so that the manufacturer can contact should should a recalled be issued.
You can register your car seat online at the manufacturer’s website, or by mail with the registration card provided with your seat. In the case of these recalled seats, head to https://www.safety1st.com/us-en/registration.
NHTSA’s SaferCar phone app will also notify owners of recalls on cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, tires, child car seats, and even certain vehicle components long before traditional mailed notices can reach them.
