Recall: Lerado Infant Child Restraints

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Lerado is recalling certain miaModa infant child restraints and bases, models Viva and Viva Supreme, Model Nos. 5000 (seat), 5001 (base), 5050 (seat), 5051 (base), 5070 (seat), 5071 (base), 5080 (seat), and 5081 (base). The harness splitter plate located on the rear of the seat has sharp edges that can cut the harness. Also, the base could crack in a crash. In the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury. Lerado will notify registered owners and offer a full refund. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. For more information for this particular recall, please refer to 09C006.