Car Seat Recall

After receiving a notice from Diapers.com regarding a recall of car seats, I looked it up online and my seat is recalled due to a possible problem with the straps. No biggie. However, after looking at an earlier recall I had a Ah Hah moment. 


I love my carseat because it attaches to the Quinny stroller without a problem. It is also nice looking. Since getting this carseat in 2008 for Athena, we have had problems getting the seat to attach to the base. Because I do it so often, I learned the tricks to maneuver the seat to get it to click into the base. Others who use it cannot get it to attach despite their best efforts, which is a safety risk.  I just figured that it was a difficult seat to use and I would give it a poor rating for ease of use.   


My seat is model 22371-CIP but it was manufactured 9/8/09.  Because of the date of manufacture, it is not on the recall list. However, I am experiencing the same problems as previous models listed.  I contacted Dorel and they are picking up my base on Thursday to have quality control/safety group check it out.   


Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint systems, models 22-371 and 22-372, and Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraint system - base only, model 22-515, produced from July 2007 through February 17, 2008. 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. If the shell is improperly mounted to the base, the child could be injured in the event of a crash. DJG will notify all registered owners and will send a new Mico base to owners of the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 24, 2009. Owners may contact DJG at 1-877-657-9546.