Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat fitted with Hemco Adjustable Tether Extension Straps
Published 14 October 2014
Product
Hemco Adjustable Top Tether Extension Strap that connects the car seat tether to the in-car anchor point. Supplied with the Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat; the Chicco KeyFit In-car Base; and as a stand-alone part. Identifying features description Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat Graphica #37904.46.42 Tether Batch No. 0252 Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Base #3790020.98 Tether Batch No. 0248 Hemco Tether supplied alone #1807004 Tether Batch No. 0248
Why it was recalled
The metal connecting hooks at either end of the Hemco Adjustable Tether Strap may deform or break under load stress (as may be experienced in a collision). This is due to inadequate heat tempering/hardening of the metal parts.
Hazard
If the metal connecting hooks fail in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be impacted, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.