Australia's Power Brands Pty Ltd—Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat fitted with Hemco Adjustable Tether Extension Straps

PRA number

2014/14371

Published date

14 Oct 2014

Product description

Hemco Adjustable Top Tether Extension Strap that connects the car seat tether to the in-car anchor point. Supplied with the Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat; the Chicco KeyFit In-car Base; and as a stand-alone part.

Faultly Hemco Tethers Batch No's 0248 & 0252

Identifying features

Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat Graphica #37904.46.42 Tether Batch No. 0252 Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Base #3790020.98 Tether Batch No. 0248 Hemco Tether supplied alone #1807004 Tether Batch No. 0248

Other identifying numbers

Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Infant Car Seat Graphica #37904.46.42
Tether Batch No. 0252

Hemco Tether supplied with Chicco KeyFit Plus Base #3790020.98
Tether Batch No. 0248

Hemco Tether supplied alone #1807004
Tether Batch No. 0248

Reasons the product is recalled

The metal connecting hooks at either end of the Hemco Adjustable Tether Strap may deform or break under load stress (as may be experienced in a collision). This is due to inadequate heat tempering/hardening of the metal parts.

The hazards to consumers

If the metal connecting hooks fail in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be impacted, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

What consumers should do

The tether strap should be replaced as soon as possible. Check the Batch No. on the Hemco Extension Tether and if affected contact the supplier who will arrange a replacement tether strap.

Australia's Power Brands Pty Ltd
+61 2 8543 5570
maree.p@auspower.com.au