UppaBaby Mesa
This recall applies to Canada only.
UPPAbaby has issued a recall for incorrect handle position on labeling for affected Mesa car seats made between October 17 to March 21, 2017. The handle should only be positioned in the front position (one position forward from the carry position) in the vehicle. UppaBaby will provide corrected labels to consumers upon request.
Full Text of the Recall
Motor Vehicle Safety
Information: 1-800-333-0371
TP 14566 – Public Notice
Child Restraint Systems
2018-P01 E
February 21, 2018
Manufacturer:
UPPAbaby
276 Weymouth Street
Rockland, MA 02370
United States
www.uppababy.com
Importer and Distributor:
5514 Km Corporation
201 Wicksteed Avenue, Suite 2
Toronto, Ontario M4G 0B1 Canada
Consumer Contact:
https://uppababy.com/ca/support/
Models affected:
Model Name:
MESA (infant car seat)
Model Numbers:
0209-JKE
0209-DNY
0209-GEO
0209-PAS
0209-LSY
Dates of Manufacture
October 17, 2015 to March 21, 2017
Number of Units:
11,462
Geographic Distribution:
Across Canada
Issue:
Transport Canada and 5514 Km wish to inform the public of a non-compliance involving certain UPPAbaby MESA infant car seats (within the model numbers listed above). The affected infant car seats have an installation diagram label at the belt path that incorrectly shows the position of the carry handle when the car seat is installed in a vehicle. The carry handle must be in the forward “vehicle use” position when installed in a vehicle, not in the recline position, as shown on the incorrect product label. This label does not conform to the labelling requirements indicated in the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.
Notes:
- There is only one product label with the incorrect diagram (see Figure 1, below).
- The warnings on the seat and the two labels on the carrier fabric (on both sides of the seating surface) correctly explain how to position the carry handle (see Figures 1 and 2, below).
Safety Risk:
Transport Canada and 5514 Km are concerned that some consumers may incorrectly position the carry handle when installing the car seat in their vehicle, which could put the child occupant at a higher risk of injury in the event of a vehicle collision. The carry handle position can affect rebound, which is regulated to ensure that the head of the child does not rebound into the space behind the vehicle seat back.
Note: There is no safety risk if the carry handle is used in the correct position (forward, “vehicle use position”).
Company Action:
5514 Km:
- Has corrected the label on all car seats manufactured after March 21st, 2017.
- Will provide corrected labels to consumers with car seats manufactured on or before March 21st, 2017 upon request.
- Is notifying all registered Canadian consumers with affected models.
Transport Canada and 5514 Km are advising consumers of this non-compliance to ensure accurate use.
To date, there have been no reported cases of injuries related to the incorrect positioning of the carry handle.
Consumer Recourse:
Parents and caregivers can continue to use the seats safely, provided they follow the instructions in the instruction manual, warning label, and the two labels on the carrier fabric (shown in Figure 2, above). Corrected labels are available by contacting UPPAbaby Consumer Experience Group at https://uppababy.com/ca/support/ .
Consumers should ONLY use the forward “vehicle-use” position when installing their car seat in a vehicle.
Consumers should disregard the label at the belt path (see Figure 3 below) on how to position the carry handle. Consumers who have the correct label (see Figure 4 below) may disregard this notice.
Consumers should disregard the label at the belt path (see Figure 3 below) on how to position the carry handle. Consumers who have the correct label (see Figure 4 below) may disregard this notice.
