RecallifyIs the Peg Perego IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41 car seat recalled?
Yes. Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the Peg Perego IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41 car seat. The latest, recall 2002072 from April 15, 2002, covers model year 2001: Peg Perego infant car seats, trek system SNG product from May 20, 2001, to and including February 15, 2002.
Recall 2002072: model year 2001
What's wrong: Peg Perego infant car seats, trek system SNG product from May 20, 2001, to and including February 15, 2002. The seats have a snap in the upholstery directly over the locking belt adjustment mechanism (a-loc adjuster). When the upholstery is attached by the snap to the cover of the a-loc adjuster, it may cause tension in the upholstery due to the weight of the child, which may prevent the complete engagement of the a-loc adjuster allowing some slippage in the harness restraints. These seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213 "child restraint systems." in the event of a vehicle crash; the child may not be properly restrained. Correction: Peg Perego will notify its customers and send repair instructions free of charge. Within 4-6 weeks, owners will receive a new plastic cover. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2002. Owners who do not receive repair instructions or replacement part should contact Peg Perego's toll-free number at 1-877-737-3468.
Recall 2001198: model year 2001
What's wrong: Equipment Description: Peg Perego models Primo Viaggo infant car seat, infant car seat with base, Pliko Travel System (stroller bundled as a single product), Primo Viaggo System (stroller bundled as a single product). The bottom latch mechanism of the child seat on the left side does not completely engage the latching rod of the base that stays in the vehicle due to the improper positioning of the metal reinforcing bracket of the latch mechanism during manufacture. These seats fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." Correction: Peg Perego will notify its customers of the defect and provide instructions on how to identify affected seats and perform the repair.The consumer may believe that the car seat is properly attached to the base. In the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat can detach from the base possibly causing serious injury or death to the child. Peg Perego will notify its customers of the defec tand provide instructions on how to indentify affected seats and perform the repair.
How do I know if my Peg Perego IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41 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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