Thousands of Safety 1st child car seats recalled over choking hazard
The NHTSA says Dorel will mail consumers a new headrest pad assembly kit at no charge.
Child car seat safety in the summer heat
Safety experts say you need to always believe that the tragedy of a hot car death could happen to you, so that you have a safety plan in place for your child.
ACCUWEATHER
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of thousands of child car seats, citing safety concerns that could potentially cause injuries.
According to the notice posted on April 18, specific “Safety 1st Grow & Grow Sprint” child seat headrests, manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group, have a foam pad that “can present a choking hazard to a child.”
The agency stated that nearly 180,000 units have been affected. According to a safety report, Dorel received 13 reports of incidents in which a child placed the foam pieces in their mouth.
Which model numbers are affected by the recall?
The listed models were produced through February and December 2023.
- CC321GYU
- CC321GYUD
- CC321GYY
- CC321GYYD
- CC321HAO
- CC321HAR
What are the next steps for consumers?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Dorel will mail consumers a new headrest pad assembly kit at no charge.
“Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9, 2025,” the notice said. “Owners may contact Dorel’s customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].”
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
