Child Restraint Tether Extension Straps

Official notice

21 Oct 2014

Last checked

21 Oct 2014

Medium riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Child Restraint Tether Extension Straps. If the metal snap hook deforms in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury to the child. Published 2014-10-21.

What to do now

The Tether Extension strap should be replaced as soon as possible. Consumers should check the batch number on the strap (number is on a white label underneath the label marked WARNING) and if affected, contact Hemco on 1300 065 057 to arrange a replacement Tether Extension strap.

Recall number

4800e08a-a4ce-49e3-96cd-67af81369393

Official notice

2014-10-21

The hazard

If the metal snap hook deforms in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Lots

0221, 0100, 0111

Models

27

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Affected products

Product 1

Extension strap accessory for use with child restraints: product 1, 300mm Extension Strap model 27#300 product 2, 600mm Extension Strap model 1781164

Risk / hazard

If the metal snap hook deforms in the event of a collision, the performance of the car restraint may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Child car seats

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

4800e08a-a4ce-49e3-96cd-67af81369393

Classification

Child car seats

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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