Mia Moda Car Seat Recall

Mia Moda Recall for Viva and Viva Supreme Child Restraint Hazard

October 30, 2009
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Notice #07C010000

Name of Product: MiaModa Viva and Viva Supreme Car Seats

Affected Model numbers (# can be found on the tag on the left side of the Child Restraint):
5000 (seat), 5001 (base)
5050 (seat), 5051 (base)
5070 (seat), 5071 (base)
5080 (seat), 5081 (base)

Description: Certain MiaModa, Model Viva, Infant Restraint Systems or the Separately Sold Bases Manufactured between December 19, 2006, and February 6, 2007. In certain motor vehicles, the lower anchor connector adjuster assembly may interfere with the connection of the infant carrier to the base. In addition, the harness splitter plate located on the rear of the seat has sharp edges which can cut the harness, and the base could crack in a crash. Also, registration cards were not provided with the Viva Infant Restraint System or the separately sold bases which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 213, Child Restraint Systems.

Hazard: Unless all connection points (two in front and two in rear) are firmly connected, in the event of a severe vehicle crash, the restraint carrier may detach from the base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death to the child. Also, without registration cards, owners may fail to register their infant restraint system with the manufacturer, making it difficult to notify them in the event of a future recall.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using this car seat immediately and contact the company for a full refund.

Lerado (manufacturer of Mia Moda car seats)
Consumer Hotline: 1-877-546-8437
Notice available at: Viva Car Seat Recall