Product recall: Parents and carers warned that children's product presents 'risk of injuries'
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Avionaut Dock 2 Isofix Children’s Car Seat Base does not meet the safety regulations
A product designed for children has been deemed unsafe for use.
The Avionaut Dock 2 Isofix Children's Car Seat Base (2409-0153) presents a "risk of injuries" and has therefore been recalled from end users.
Avionaut Dock 2 Isofix Children’s Car Seat Base
Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Children’s Car Seat Base
Brand: Avionaut
Affected Model/Product Code: 04527 AV-169
Barcode (EAN): 5907603464107
Affected Batches: 1929/24, 5711/24, 6745/24, 8234/24 - The batch number can be found at the bottom of the base or on transport packaging.
Sales Period: April 24, 2024 to June 26, 2024. The safety risk only applies to products purchased within this sales period.
Country of Origin: Poland
Product Description: A black and silver children’s car seat ISOFIX base
'Should the seat detach from the base whilst in use or during a car accident, there is an increased risk that the user could sustain injuries'
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) stated: "The affected products present a risk of injuries due to an installation error that could potentially result in the seat dislodging from the base.
"Should the seat detach from the base whilst in use or during a car accident, there is an increased risk that the user could sustain injuries.
"The affected products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The affected products have been recalled from end users.
"The affected seats will be collected, analysed and returned to the owner by Avionaut.
"Consumers are advised to check their Dock 2 model and batch number and contact Avionaut for service action should their base be included.
"Avionaut can be contacted via email at service@avionaut.com, or consumers can complete the online service form at the following link: https://avionaut.com/contact/.
"For further information, please access the Avionaut webpage at the following link: https://avionaut.com/voluntary-service-action-for-avionaut-dock-2-base/."
Britons who have purchased the product should stop using it and remove it from their cars.
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