Key Takeaway

Booster Seat Excessive Force/FMVSS 213 by Harmony Juvenile Products was recalled on April 19, 2018. What to do: Harmony will notify owners, and provide a replacement booster seat of a different model, free of charge to eligible U.S. consumers who currently own a...

NHTSA Ongoing

Booster Seat Excessive Force/FMVSS 213

Recalled: April 19, 2018 ~148,165 units affected 18C001

Description

Harmony Juvenile Products (Harmony) is recalling certain Harmony Big Boost Deluxe booster seats. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may cause excessive force to be applied to the restrained child's chest. As such, these booster seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

Injuries / Consequence

Excessive chest force can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Harmony will notify owners, and provide a replacement booster seat of a different model, free of charge to eligible U.S. consumers who currently own a Big Boost unit and are the original purchaser, original owner, and/or original user of the Big Boost unit. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 21, 2018. The recall began July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Harmony customer service at 1-877-306-1001.

Products Affected

Vehicle

Vehicles

Company Information

Harmony Juvenile Products

Unknown location

View all 1 recalls by Harmony Juvenile Products →

Related Recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recall still active?

Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.

How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: Harmony will notify owners, and provide a replacement booster seat of a different model, free of charge to eligible U.S. consumers who currently own a Big Boost unit and are the original purchaser, or...

Where can I find the original recall notice?

This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.

Data sourced from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recall information may not reflect the most current status. RecallDex is not affiliated with any US government agency. Contact the manufacturer or relevant agency for the latest information.