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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CYBEX recalls over 24,000 infant car seats over safety risk
As parents, we rely on trusted brands to keep our little ones safe—especially when it comes to car seats. That's why it's important to stay informed about recalls like this one. Cybex has issued a (NHTSA 25C002) of select Aton G and Aton G Swivel infant car seats manufactured before May 10, 2024. The issue? Certain actions can cause the harness anchor pin to dislodge when the seat is not in use. While no injuries have been reported, Cybex urges parents to install a free product update kit to ensure continued safety. If you own an affected seat, here's everything you need to know. Cybex identified a potential defect with the Aton G infant car seat, which is part of both the Aton G and Aton G Swivel child restraint systems. If the seat is slid or scraped over a sharp edge—such as a countertop or the edge of the Aton G Swivel Base—the harness anchorage hooks can bend. If this happens, the harness anchor pin could become dislodged when the seat is not in use. Related: Check your baby high chair—this recalled model poses a major safety risk When a child is buckled in, the harness anchor pins cannot come loose. The risk could occur when the seat is not in use—the harness strap could detach. Caregivers will notice any harness detachment when checking harness tightness and securing a child. In a crash, a detached harness could fail to properly restrain the child, increasing the risk of injury. This recall applies to Aton G and Aton G Swivel infant car seats and select travel systems manufactured before May 10, 2024. If you own one of the following model numbers, your seat is included: Aton G: 522001441, 522001443, 522001445, 522001447, 522004777, 522004779 Aton G Swivel: 522004167, 522004169, 522004171, 522004173, 522005099, 522004781, 522004783 Eos and Aton G Travel System: 522003793, 522003795, 522003797, 522003799, 522003897 Eos and Aton G Swivel Travel System: 522004805, 522005355 The model number and manufacture date can be found on a label located on the bottom of the seat. Cybex will provide all affected consumers with a free product update kit starting April 4, 2025. This kit includes a device that locks the harness and harness retention pin in place, along with instructions for installation. Before each use, check the harness anchor retention hooks for any damage. If the hooks appear bent or compromised, stop using the seat immediately and contact Cybex for assistance. Parents can request their free product update kit by contacting Cybex at 1-877-242-5676 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET). The company asks that consumers do not return the car seats to retailers. For more details, including demonstration videos, visit Cybex's recall website. While recalls can be alarming, Cybex has taken proactive steps to address the issue and keep little passengers safe. If you own one of these car seats, be sure to check your model number, request the repair kit, and inspect the harness retention hooks before each use. Parenting comes with enough worries—let's take this one off your plate by spreading the word and ensuring all affected car seats get the fix they need. Share this with fellow parents to help keep every child secure on the road. Related: Check your fridge: Kids snack recalled due to undeclared allergens
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CYBEX INITIATES VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL OF SELECT ATON G AND ATON G SWIVEL CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED BEFORE MAY 10th, 2024
Company is Committed to Safety and Helping Parents Address Affected Units BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBEX, a leading manufacturer and marketer of infant and juvenile products, today initiated a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA 25C002) of select CYBEX Aton G infant car seats after determining certain actions can allow the harness anchor pin to dislodge when the seat is not in use. CYBEX is providing owners of affected Aton G and Aton G Swivel child restraint systems and associated travel systems a product update kit, free of charge, that includes a device that locks the harness, and the harness retention pins in place, along with instructions for its installation. There have been no reports to CYBEX of injuries to children related to this defect; however, CYBEX urges all consumers to install the harness anchor retention device once they are available. Issue:CYBEX has identified a potential defect with the Aton G infant car seat which is used in both Aton G and Aton G Swivel child restraint systems. If the seat is slid or scraped over a sharp edge (like a table or countertop) or possibly the edge of the Aton G Swivel Base, the harness anchorage hooks can bend. This bending can cause the harness anchor pin to dislodge when the seat is not in use. Key Points: When a child is secured in the harness, the anchor pins cannot come loose. If the anchor hooks bend, the harness strap can detach when not in use. Caregivers will notice any harness detachment when securing a child and checking harness tightness. If the harness anchor pin is missing, the harness will detach from the seat at the hip anchor. In the event of a vehicle crash, the detached harness would not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the occupant's risk of injury. Remedy:CYBEX will provide all owners of affected Aton G infant car seats manufactured before May 10th, 2024, with a free product update kit on or about April 4th, 2025. This kit includes a device that locks the harness and the harness retention pin in place, even if the hooks are bent, along with instructions on how to install the device. While waiting for the product update kit, caregivers can continue to use the infant car seat if they follow these steps: Before each use, check the harness anchor retention hooks for any damage. If any hooks are bent away from the harness anchor pin, do not use the seat and contact CYBEX immediately for assistance. The affected infant car seats, sold as a part of a child restraint system or travel system, have model numbers listed in the table below and were manufactured before May 10th, 2024. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label on the bottom of the seat. Model Name Model Number Aton G 522001441 522001443 522001445 522001447 522004777 522004779 Aton G Swivel 522004167 522004169 522004171 522004173 522005099 522004781 522004783 Eos and Aton G Travel System 522003793 522003795 522003797 522003799 522003897 Eos and Aton G Swivel Travel System 522004805 522005355 The company requests that owners of affected infant car seats contact CYBEX for a free product update kit by calling 1-877-242-5676 between 8 am and 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday. Customers should not return seats to retailers where purchased. The Aton G and Aton G Swivel car seats affected by this recall can be used while consumers wait for the product improvement kit. More information and demonstration videos are available at ABOUT CYBEXCYBEX is a leading manufacturer and marketer of infant and juvenile products. Safety is CYBEX's number one priority, which is why all products are designed, engineered and rigorously tested with the goal of truly creating a safer, more peaceful ride for both children and caregivers. Columbus Trading-Partners USA Inc ("CTP") is the United States distributor for CYBEX. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CYBEX Sign in to access your portfolio
