Elmo is in danger! Safety First Vantage Booster Car Seat Failure!
Safety First Vantage High Back Booster Car Seat Failure. I have four of these seats and out of all of them, only one would properly restrain a child in an accident! That's 75 percent failure! Manufacturer is Dorel Juvenile Group. Model numbers are 22574-PCR and 22554-PCR. I would venture to guess this failure is not limited to just these model numbers as the latch is probably used on several models. These models are among the top rated safety seats in a leading consumer magazine! I have been in contact with DOREL JUVENILE GROUP, NHTSA, CPSC, CONSUMER REPORTS, and NBC CHICAGO TARGET 5 INVESTIGATIONS. This is being pursued rapidly by most of the parties I contacted. 1 take on the video to speed things up:) I highly recommend checking the integrity of the harness release lever if you own a SAFETY 1ST, COSCO, or MAXI-COSI car seat. I browsed the shelves at the store and saw the same part used on several models. In order to check the harness, its best to remove the seat from the vehicle and pull on the strap as shown in the video. This method is easier to spot a faulty harness release lever as you do not have to overcome the additional friction of the shoulder harness moving within the seat. If you check it while installed, be aware that it may take a bit of muscle to get the strap to slip. Another test is to simply feel for any binding when depressing the harness release lever. You really should not feel anything at all when operating the lever. By the way, contrary to what ...
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