Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) issued a defective children’s product recall for about 28,350 of their child restraint systems on July 15, 2009, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This defective product recall involves certain models of Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint Systems.

•Maxi-Cosi / 22-371 (Mico)
•Maxi-Cosi / 22-372 (Mico)
•Maxi-Cosi / 22-515 (Mico)

This recall is in response to interference between the mounting bracket and the base caused by warping of the base or inadequate mating between the shell and the base mounting bracket can result in difficulty attaching or detaching the shell from the base. Consequently, if the shell is improperly mounted to the base, then the child could be seriously injured or killed in the event of an accident.

DJG will notify all registered owners and will send a new mico base to owners of the affetcted seats at no charge. For more information you may contact DJG at 1.877.657.9546 or NHTSA at 1.888.327.4236.

Defective children’s products can include manufacturing defects, design defects, deceptive marketing, and mislabeling of products. Improper warnings and/or instructions on the packaging of a children’s product can cause devastating personal injuries to our nation’s youth. If a product is proven to be defective, then the manufacturer can be held legally responsible for the victim’s losses.

If your child has suffered personal injuries or death because of a defective children’s product, you are well-advised to contact a Missouri product liability attorney at David Payne Law, LLC. David can help you receive compensation for your injuries and reimbursement for repairs and/or replacements of products.

Contact David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516 for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation. David will outline your legal options and advise you in the direction that will best benefit you.