
5 Child Pasenger Safety TECH REPORT Summer 2002
Graco SnugRide Infant Seat
SnugRide Infant CRs
equipped with a base and made between
Aug. 31, 1999, and Feb. 28, 2002, are
being recalled. Almost 919,000 seats are
involved.
The metal hooks and U-bars that at-
tach the carrier to the base may be miss-
ing. Components of either the base or the
seat may be missing. This would allow
the CR to become detached from the base
in a crash. Consumers should download
the instruction sheet from
www.gracobaby.com (recalls are under
“Customer Service”) to find out if their
unit is affected or call 800/664-5246.
Model numbers are: 7493G9,
7493RS, 7497HL, 7497SY, 7499LK,
7499N2, 841101, 841102, 841103,
841203, 8412T02, 8457D5, 8457DVB,
8457F3, 8457GP, 8457IND, 8457MA,
8457MV, 8457RG, 8457TMJ, 8457TMP,
8457YL, 8458A5, 8458AE, 8458B7,
8458D8, 8458FKB, 8458HE, 8458HH,
8458KY, 8458N5, 8459VL, 8460LV,
8462HAV, 8462JAM, 8471UVB,
8472BLW, 8472BRN, 8472CYP,
8472GMP, 8472MAD, 8472YL,
8474HAB, 8474MEL, 8476VIN,
8477HAV, 8477JAM, 8477NGS, and
8478SAR.
NOTE: Bases purchased separately
through Graco Customer Service may not
have a model number on the list but should
be inspected (using the instruction sheet
mentioned above).
Graco urges consumers to continue
to use the infant restraint without the base
while awaiting the repair kit.
Evenflo Triumph
Over 28,000 Triumph Convertible
Child Restraints made between October
2001 and January 2002 with model num-
bers that begin with “264” are being re-
called.
Slide loop connectors, part of the in-
ternal harness system, may not be suffi-
ciently strong to secure the occupant.
Parents should continue to use the seat
while waiting to receive the repair kit and
install it, because it will still provide bet-
ter protection than an adult seat belt or
no restraint.
For more information and a free re-
pair kit, contact Evenflo at 800/425-1967,
or log onto www.triumphcarseat.com and
click on the “Registration” link.
Recalls
Certification Changes for 2003
For the 2003 hands-on component of
the four child safety seat configurations
(forward-facing convertible, rear-facing
convertible, rear-facing infant, booster), at
least one of the configurations must in-
clude tether or LATCH.
For technician instructors, the “teach-
ing hours” requirement has also been
modified for 2003. A maximum of six hours
of the 16-hour teaching requirement can
be used for instructor candidate monitor-
ing. Documentation should include the
class agenda and copies of the candidates’
evaluation forms. However, teaching hours
CANNOT come from the same class.
Recertification Process
If you do not receive your re-certifi-
cation test packet within 90 days prior to
your certification expiration date, please
contact AAA at 407/444-7958.
Peg Perego Infant Restraints
Martinelli Primo Viaggio with base,
Pliko Travel System, Primo Viaggio Sys-
tem, Atlantico System, and Atlantico Trek
System SNG. Over 55,162 infant car seats
made from May 20, 2001, through Feb.
15, 2002.
The harness may not stay snug.
When the upholstery is snapped to the
plastic cover over the A-Loc (pull-type)
adjuster, tension on the upholstery due to
the child’s weight may prevent the A-Loc
from being fully engaged. The company
will provide instructions for removing the
plastic cover and will then send a new
cover to owners. Call Peg Perego toll-free
at 877/ 737-3468 or visit www.perego.com
SRN, March/April 2002
Xportation Safety Concepts (XSCi)
Pioneered Rear-Facing Child Seat
Air bag-compatible Pioneered CRs
made by XSCi from February 1 to March
7, 2002 were recalled for failure of the
latch that holds the cradle into the deflec-
tor-base.
The company offered purchasers a
free replacement seat (from another manu-
facturer) while the Pioneered seats were
being repaired. XSCi indicates that all
seats that had been sold or distributed to
stores have been retrieved for repair. Con-
tact XSCi at 800/630-6850 with any ques-
tions.
Designer 22 Infant Car Seats, Dorel
Juvenile Group:
Dorel has recalled about 26,000 in-
fant-only seats under Safety 1
st
and Beatrix
Potter brand names. The carry handle can
release during use, which could flip an
unbuckled baby onto the ground.
Seats made between Jan. 3, 2002, and
Feb. 13, 2002, with model numbers/color
codes 02-621-SAL, 02-620-AZY and 02-
620-BEA are included. These seats were
not sold in Canada.
These seats can continue to be used
as car restraints but should not be used as
carriers until repaired. For a free repair
kit, contact Dorel at www.djgusa.com, by
fax at 800/207-8182, or by calling 800/
536-1090 (7–5 Eastern Time, Mon.-
Thurs.; 7–4:30, Fri.).
SRN, May/June 2002
Board Applications Open for 2003,
Due by September 20
Now is the time to apply for a posi-
tion on the National CPS Board. The board
members volunteer for two-year terms.
Submit applications by September 20.
Open board positions:
1) representative of an organization
serving a diverse population
2) employee of a state injury prevention
program
3) a person working in a local, state, or
national public health organization
4) representative of a national nursing
organization
5) CPS advocate
For more information and the application,
see the board website: www.cpsboard.org
or contact Carole Guzzetta at
AAA: CPS Certification Update
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