Defective Signo Child Safety Seats Recalled
About 5,400 of the Signo line of child car seats that are manufactured by a company called Recaro, are being recalled, according to this safety report alert from Consumeraffairs.com. A defective spring is said to be the source of the problem in the car seat and this may reportedly cause the central front adjuster strap to slip. This product defect in the latching system could prevent the harness from being securely tightened.
Consumers and users of this car seat who have more questions about the recall are asked to call Recaro at 1-888-473-2290. Please, also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information. Recaro should start notifying consumers shortly and replace the defective restraint system free of charge.
This defective child seat product recall is crucial as it concerns the well being of infants and young children. The defective restraint system here could fail in the event of a crash and cause catastrophic injuries. In a Philadelphia auto accident, a child may not be properly secured and could be injured or killed as a result. A recent investigative report found that of the 66 infant car seats tested in frontal crashes by the NHTSA, roughly half either separated from their bases or exceeded the permitted limits of injury.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of similar defective product, a recalled auto product or any malfunctioning appliance, you should get in touch with the Philadelphia law offices of Cherry, Fieger & Marciano without delay. Our team of experienced PA personal injury attorneys will commit their resources to get you the compensation you deserve and hold these manufacturers accountable.
