| “This site contains affiliate links for which OEMDTC may be compensated” |
August 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21C003000
Potential Head Injury with Lap Belt use/FMVSS 213
If the seat is installed with only the lap belt, the child has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21C003
Manufacturer Dorel Juvenile Group
Components CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected 83,000
Summary
Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible child seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. As such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
Remedy
No remedy has been established at this time. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
August 27, 2021
Dear Valued Retailer,
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. is preparing to conduct a voluntary safety recall of certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 car seats, designed for use for children weighing 14 to 85 pounds. When the seat is installed in the forward-facing position and secured to the vehicle using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. There have been no injuries or incidents reported related to this condition.
Dorel Juvenile is working with NHTSA on the scope of the recall related to manufacture dates as well as the remedy to consumers.
The item #s impacted by this recall are Pria 85/Pria 85 Max:
CC121BIW, CC121BIZ, CC121CTD, CC121CTF, CC156DKKI, CC156DKLI, CC156DKNI, CC156DKOI, CC156DKPI, CC156DXA, CC156DXB, CC156DXC, CC156DXFI, CC156ELN, CC182DZU, CC183CKK, CC183CKKI, CC183CKN, CC183CKNI, CC183DTBI, CC191RZJ, CC192CZL, CC201EMJ, CC201FZA, CC201FZD, CC210EMN, CC212EMP, CC212EMQ, CC212EMR, CC212ESR, CC212ETL, CC213EMJ, CC217EMO, CC221ETD.
If you have any stock of these item #s, please remove from sale immediately and contact your Sales Representative with owned stock details. We will advise next steps once you share item # and quantities.
It is a violation of Federal law to sell or deliver any of these products to consumers.
Dorel Juvenile’s purpose is to create a confident parenting journey that nurtures children into a meaningful future – striving for excellence and caring for precious life.
Sincerely,
Richard F. Schaub, Jr.
EVP Sales
Dorel Juvenile USA
1 Affected Product
Child Seat
| BRAND | MODEL | PRODUCTION DATES |
| MAXI-COSI | PRIA 85 | |
4 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Loading...
Reload document 
Open in new tab
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21C003-8207.PDF 213.48KB
Loading...
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21C003-2205.PDF 213.503KB
Loading...
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Stop Sale
Loading...
Latest Recalls Documents
- Convertible Design: Transforms from rear-facing harness (5-40 pounds), to forward-facing harness (22-65 pounds), to highback booster (40-100 pounds)
- Slim Fit: Rotating cup holders and 10% slimmer design saves valuable backseat space
- Safety Assured: Graco ProtectPlus Engineered for rigorous crash tests; frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes
- Effortless Adjustability: No-rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness system and 10-position headrest adapts to your growing child
- Comfortable: 4-position recline ensures comfortable journeys and better installation
- Adaptable Growth: Converts to suit your child from rear-facing harness (4-50lbs) to forward-facing harness (22-65 pounds)
- Solid Build: Steel-reinforced with dimensions of 21.5 D x 19.5 W x 23.5 H inches, and weighing 19 lbs.
- Extended Rear-facing: Offers up to 50 pounds rear facing, focusing on your child's safety
- Top Safety Standards: Graco ProtectPlus Engineered, ensuring protection in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes
- 4-Position Panel: The Extend2Fit 4-position adjustable extension panel provides up to 5 of additional legroom
- 3-in-1 harness booster helps protect your child, from toddler to youth
- Grows with your child from forward-facing harness (22-65 lb) to highback booster (40-100 lb*) to backless booster (40-100 lb) *To continue to meet industry standards, we have increased the weight minimum from 30 to 40 lb
- No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System allows the headrest and harness to adjust together in one motion
- Lightweight, portable seat is ideal for busy, active parents
- One-hand, 8-position adjustable headrest grows with your child
- 2-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: This harness booster car seat adapts as your child grows, transforming from a forward-facing car seat with a harness for 30-65 pounds to a belt-positioning booster car seat with back for 40-100 pounds.
- FITS 3 ACROSS: Great for large families or carpools, this 2-in-1 booster car seat for forward-facing with harness and belt-positioning booster with high back is designed to fit three across in the back seat of most vehicles.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: Easily move this booster car seat from car to car, thanks to its lightweight design, making it ideal for busy, on-the-go families needing versatile booster seats for children 30–100 pounds.
- CUSTOMIZABLE SUPPORT: The adjustable headrest allows for tailored support as your child grows, providing comfort during every ride in this 2-in-booster car seat with a 5-point harness that converts to a belt-positioning high back booster seat.
- EASY TO CLEAN: 2-in-1 booster car seat for forward-facing with harness and belt-positioning booster with high back has a seat pad that is machine washable and dryer safe; two removable cup holders are dishwasher safe.
- Infant car seat helps protect rear-facing infants 4-30 lb and up to 32"
- Lightweight infant car seat weighs only 7.2 lb, making it easy to carry baby from car to stroller
- 4-position adjustable base helps ensure an accurate install and helps keep baby comfortable as he or she grows
- Easy-to-read level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork from the installation process, so you can feel confident it’s installed correctly
- Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes; additional testing based on the New Car Assessment Program and for extreme car interior temperatures
- An extra-comfortable ride that lasts for years: Rear-facing 5-40 pounds and Forward-facing 22-65 pounds
- Fits 3 across in the back seat of most vehicles
- Side Impact Protection
- 5-point harness with easy up-front adjustment
- Multipurpose 3-in-1 Design: Transforms from rear-facing harness (5-40 lb), to forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), and to highback booster (40-100 lb)
- Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: Undergoes rigorous crash tests to ensure your child’s safety in frontal, side, rear and rollover crashes
- No-Rethread Harness System: Allows the headrest and harness to adjust together for added safety
- Adjustable Features: Provides 10 position headrest and 6 recline positions for optimum comfort
- Integrated Harness Storage: Keeps the harness safely stored while in belt-positioning booster mode
- Leading Consumer-Rated: Top-rated by leading consumer magazines and publications
- Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: Provides robust protection in frontal, rear, and rollover crashes
- Height Adjustable: Comes with height-adjustable armrests for superior comfort levels
- Proper Seating Position: Helps to seat your growing child at the proper height for the seat belt
- Modern Design: Equipped with unique modern design elements and hide-away cup holders
- 2-in-1 Convertible Seat: From highback to backless booster to accommodate your growing child
- Safety First: Graco ProtectPlus Engineered with rigorous crash tests to ensure maximum safety
- Comfortable Ride: Height-adjustable armrests and head support for your child’s comfort
- Convenient Features: Hide-away cup holders keep your child content on the road
- Secure Positioning: Open-loop belt guides for proper seat belt positioning and independent self-buckling
- FITS 3 ACROSS: The slim car seat design is great for small cars, allowing you to fit three of these baby car seats to big kid forward-facing seat across in the back seat of most vehicles with ease.
- CAR SEAT FOR BABY TO BIG KID: Enjoy longevity of use with this 2-in-1 rear-facing to forward-facing convertible car seat. Use rear-facing for babies from 5–40 lbs. and 19'–40'.and forward-facing for toddlers to big kids 22–65 pounds and 34'–52'.
- EASY TO INSTALL: The Guide convertible carseat for babies and toddlers is LATCH equipped for easy and fast installation. This convertible carseat for use in rear-facing and forward-facing meets or exceeds Federal safety standards
- COMFORT FOR BABY IN EVERY CAR SEAT MODE: Muti-position adjustable headrest, 5 harness heights, 3 buckle locations and a multi-position headrest keep baby comfortable in this convertible car seat rear facing to forward facing
- CONVENIENT CAR SEAT DESIGN DETAILS: Parents love that these carseats include a removable cup holder for on-the-go convenience.
Last update on 2025-04-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.