Is the Diono HIP BACKLESS BOOSTER car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Diono HIP BACKLESS BOOSTER car seat. The latest, recall 2017602 from December 1, 2017, covers model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: Certain child car seats may not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR).

Recall 2017602: model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

What's wrong: Certain child car seats may not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). The instruction manual and the labels affixed to the seat contain various minor errors and omissions. Correction: A production change has been undertaken to remedy these technical non-compliance conditions. No corrective recall action is required as the technical non-compliance conditions are deemed to be non-safety related.

Published December 1, 2017. Read the official notice

Recall 2017263: model years 2016, 2017

What's wrong: Certain booster seats may not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). The upholstery may exceed the burn rate of the flammability requirements of the regulations. Correction: All registered owners with affected car seats will be provided instructions on how to obtain a repair kit containing a replacement seat pad. Non-registered owners, or owners who have moved, should contact Diono at 1-866-954-9786 to obtain a repair kit. The affected car seats should not be returned to the retailer. <a href=http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/roadsafety-1486.html>Click here for more information</a>

Published May 15, 2017. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Diono HIP BACKLESS BOOSTER is affected?

Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.

Is the fix free?

Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.

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