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February 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23C001000
Infant Seat Webbing May Fail/FMVSS 213 & 209
An infant seat belt with insufficient strength many not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23C001
Manufacturer Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc.
Components CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected 31,080
Summary
Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. (CTP) is recalling certain Cybex models Aton, Aton Q, Aton M, Aton 2, and Cloud Q rear facing infant seats. Please refer to CTP’s recall report for specific model details. The design of the webbing for the central seat belt adjuster allows it to fray, which can reduce the strength of the seat belt. As such, these infant seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 213, “Child Restraint Systems” and 209, “Seatbelt Assemblies.”
Remedy
CTP/CYBEX will mail owners a replacement central seat belt adjuster strap assembly and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact CTP’s customer service at 1-937-415-3215.
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.
Cloud Q Remedy Kit
Kit de reparación para Cloud Q
1. Turn seat over to access harness adjuster strap and splitter plate.
1. Dé la vuelta al asiento para acceder a la correa de ajuste del arnés y a la placa de unión.
2. Cut the adjuster strap below splitter plate. Cut it in a straight line, and only cut once. Do not pull adjuster strap out of slot.
2. Corte la correa de ajuste por debajo de la placa de unión. Corte en línea recta y sólo una vez. No tire de la correa de ajuste para sacarla de la ranura.
3. Remove harness straps from splitter plate.
3. Retire las correas del arnés de la placa de unión.
4. Attach new adjuster strap to the harness splitter plate, ensuring that tag faces seat.
4. Coloque la correa de ajuste nueva en la placa de unión del arnés, asegurándose de que la etiqueta esté orientada hacia el asiento.
5. Tape new adjuster strap to original adjuster strap with supplied tape as shown. Press tape firmly in place. Do not let tape extend over the edge of strap.
5. Pegue la nueva correa de ajuste a la correa de ajuste original con la cinta suministrada, tal como se muestra. Presione la cinta firmemente en su sitio. No permita que la cinta se extienda sobre el borde de la correa.
6. Pull adjuster strap through the harness adjuster slot. Pull until original strap is out and new strap is through the slot.
6. Tire de la correa de ajuste a través de la ranura de ajuste del arnés. Tire hasta que la correa original salga y la nueva pase por la ranura. Aton Remedy Kit Kit de reparación para Aton
7. Remove original strap and tape, and discard.
7. Retire la correa y la cinta originales, y deséchelas.
8. Seat is now ready to use.
8. El asiento ya está listo para su uso.
Instructional Videos
Vídeos instructivos
https://www.cybex-online.com/en/us/safety-notices-recalls-usinfant-car-seat-webbing.html
Cybex Customer Care/ Atención al cliente de Cybex: 1-877-242-5676
CY_171_9315_A0522
Aton Remedy Kit
Kit de reparación para Aton
1. Turn seat over to access harness adjuster strap and splitter plate.
1. Dé la vuelta al asiento para acceder a la correa de ajuste del arnés y a la placa de unión.
2. Cut the adjuster strap below splitter plate. Cut it in a straight line, and only cut once. Do not pull adjuster strap out of slot.
2. Corte la correa de ajuste por debajo de
la placa de unión. Corte en línea recta
y sólo una vez. No tire de la correa de
ajuste para sacarla de la ranura.
3. Remove harness straps from splitter plate.
3. Retire las correas del arnés de la placa de unión.
4. Attach new adjuster strap to the harness splitter plate, ensuring that tag faces seat.
4. Coloque la correa de ajuste nueva en la placa de unión del arnés, asegurándose de que la etiqueta esté orientada hacia el asiento.
5. Tape new adjuster strap to original adjuster strap with supplied tape as shown. Press tape firmly in place. Do not let tape extend over the edge of strap.
5. Pegue la nueva correa de ajuste a la correa de ajuste original con la cinta suministrada, tal como se muestra.
Presione la cinta firmemente en su sitio. No permita que la cinta se extienda sobre el borde de la correa.
6. Pull adjuster strap through the harness adjuster slot. Pull until original strap is out and new strap is through the slot.
6. Tire de la correa de ajuste a través de la ranura de ajuste del arnés. Tire hasta que la correa original salga y la nueva pase por la ranura.
7. Remove original strap and tape, and discard.
7. Retire la correa y la cinta originales, y deséchelas.
8. Seat is now ready to use.
8. El asiento ya está listo para su uso.
Instructional Videos
Vídeos instructivos
https://www.cybex-online.com/en/us/safety-notices-recalls-usinfant-car-seat-webbing.html
Cybex Customer Care/ Atención al cliente de Cybex: 1-877-242-5676
CY_171_9316_A0522
Chronology :
July 22, 2021
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) notified Columbus Trading Partners (CTP) of a possible noncompliance of the Cybex Aton M child restraint system, model number 518002097, to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” (NEF-220Kad)
The child restraint system did not meet the requirements in S5.4.1.2(b)(1) because the adjuster webbing median strength, after being subjected to hex bar abrasion, was below the minimum strength requirement.
CTP/CYBEX and adjuster webbing supplier, Holmbergs, began investigations.
September 20, 2021
CTP/CYBEX responded to NHTSA’s Information Request with findings from internal investigations.
CTP/CYBEX, Holmbergs, and NHTSA continued investigations and meetings to review findings.
February 8, 2022
CTP/CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the 1-inch-wide webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1).
July 5, 2022
CTP/CYBEX filed a petition for inconsequential noncompliance based on component test data and crash test data. (Petition 00576)
August 4, 2022
CTP/CYBEX amended the petition with additional information.
January 31, 2023
NHTSA issued a denial of CTP/CYBEX’s petition.
5 Affected Products
Child Seats
BRAND | MODEL | PRODUCTION DATES |
CYBEX | ATON | |
CYBEX | ATON 2 | |
CYBEX | ATON M | |
CYBEX | ATON Q | |
CYBEX | CLOUD Q |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23C001-9644.pdf 647.149KB
Recall 573 Report – February 15, 2023
RCLRPT-23C001-3876.PDF 221.053KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23C001-5162.PDF 220.836KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23C001&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. Submission Date : FEB 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23C-001 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. Address : 225 Byers Road Miamisburg OH 45342 Company phone : 937-415-3215 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31,080 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Child Restraint Information : Make 1 : CYBEX Model : Aton Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : 514* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton child restraints manufactured in this time period is 1017. Aton Models: 514104041, 514104042, 514104043, 514104044, 514104045, 514104046, 514104052 Production Dates : MAR 29, 2017 – JAN 04, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 2 : CYBEX Model : Aton Q Seat Type : NR Model No. : 515*, 517* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton Q child restraints manufactured in this time period is 4422. Aton Q Models: 515104283, 515104284, 515104285, 515104286, 515104287, 515104288, 515104289, 515104290, 515104291, 515104292, 515104293, 515104294, 515104295, 515104296, 515104298, 515104309, 517001703, 517001707, 517001709 Production Dates : MAR 13, 2017 – JAN 03, 2020 Make 3 : CYBEX Model : Aton M Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : 518*, 519* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton M child restraints manufactured in this time period is 6372. Aton M Models: 518002089, 518002091, 518002093, 518002095, 518002097, 518002099, 518002101, 518002859, 518002863, 518002865, 518002867, 519000193 Production Dates : MAR 07, 2018 – NOV 01, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 4 : CYBEX Model : Aton 2 Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : Various Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton 2 child restraints manufactured in this time period is 10,539. Aton 2 Models: 515103001, 515103003, 515103005, 515103007, 515103009, 515103011, 515103013, 515103015, 515103017, 515103019, 519003595, 519003597, 519003599, 519003601, 519003603, 519003605, 519003607, 519003609, 519004629, 519004631, 519004633, 521001427 Production Dates : MAR 29, 2017 – OCT 27, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 5 : CYBEX Model : Cloud Q Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : Various Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Cloud Q child restraints manufactured in this time period is 8730. Cloud Q Models: 515140105, 515140106, 515140107, 515140108, 515140109, 515140110, 515140111, 515140112, 515140113, 515140114, 515140115, 515140116, 515140117, 515140118, 515140119, 515140120, 515140121, 517001039, 517001047, 517001049, 517001053, 517001055, 517001057, 517901718, 517901722, 517901723, 517901724, 517901725, 517901726, 517901727, 517901728, 517901729, 517901730, 517901731, 517901732, 517901733, 517901734, 517901735, 519000013, 519000015, 519000137, 519003169, 519003859, 519003863, 519003939, 519003941, 519003943, 519003945, 519003947, 519004367, 519004369, 521000069, 521001299, 521001301, 521001303, 521001857, 521001977, 521003117 Production Dates : JUL 06, 2017 – OCT 20, 2020 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The 1-inch-wide webbing used in the central front adjuster does not have a breaking strength of not less than 75 percent of the new webbing strength when tested in accordance with S5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 209. FMVSS 1 : 213 – Child restraint systems FMVSS 2 : 209 – Seat belt assemblies Description of the Safety Risk : CTP/CYBEX has determined that the 1-inch-wide webbing strap used in the center front adjuster to snugly adjust the shoulder harness straps onto the child does not meet the retained strength requirements after hex bar abrasion as specified in FMVSS No. 213, S5.4.1.2(b)(1). If the adjuster webbing becomes frayed or worn, which can reduce the strength of the webbing, the webbing could fail to properly restrain the occupant in the event of a vehicle crash. Description of the Cause : The CTP/CYBEX infant car seat supplier of adjuster strap assemblies, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Holmbergs Safety Systems Co., Ltd., produces child restraint safety components for global markets. The adjuster strap assembly manufacturer was responsible for certifying compliance of their components to FMVSS 213. In response to a NHTSA information request, CTP/CYBEX and Holmbergs reviewed the production test reports and determined that the methods used to establish the abraded strength of the adjuster webbing was different from that defined in FMVSS No. 213, S5.4.2.1(b)(1), S5.1(d), Hex Bar Test. Subsequent hex bar testing data of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted and combined with FY2021 NHTSA Annual Compliance component test results to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name : Harness Component Description : Central Adjuster Webbing Component Part Number : 40-1823-XX; 40-9911-1X; 40-9911-XX; 40-1443-XX; 40-1412-XX Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Holmbergs Safety Systems Co., Ltd. Address : 5985 West Main Street Kalamazoo Michigan 49009 Country : United States Chronology : July 22, 2021 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) notified Columbus Trading Partners (CTP) of a possible noncompliance of the Cybex Aton M child restraint system, model number 518002097, to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” (NEF-220Kad) The child restraint system did not meet the requirements in S5.4.1.2(b)(1) because the adjuster webbing median strength, after being subjected to hex bar abrasion, was below the minimum strength requirement. CTP/CYBEX and adjuster webbing supplier, Holmbergs, began investigations. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 September 20, 2021 CTP/CYBEX responded to NHTSA’s Information Request with findings from internal investigations. CTP/CYBEX, Holmbergs, and NHTSA continued investigations and meetings to review findings. February 8, 2022 CTP/CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the 1-inch-wide webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). , July 5, 2022 CTP/CYBEX filed a petition for inconsequential noncompliance based on component test data and crash test data. (Petition 00576) August 4, 2022 CTP/CYBEX amended the petition with additional information. January 31, 2023 NHTSA issued a denial of CTP/CYBEX’s petition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : CTP/CYBEX is providing all owners of affected Aton, Aton 2, Aton M, Aton Q, and Cloud Q infant car seats manufactured between June 6, 2017 and November 1, 2020 a remedy kit, free of charge, that includes a replacement central adjuster strap assembly and instructions for its installation. A link to a video demonstrating the removal of the recalled central adjuster webbing and the installation of the replacement central adjuster strap assembly is included with the instructions. 1. CTP/CYBEX will send remedy kits to registered product owners via mail without any action of the owner. 2. CTP/CYBEX will send remedy kits to product owners that contact CTP/ CYBEX via email, telephone, or web contact. 3. CTP/CYBEX will notify dealers and retailers with information that product owners need to receive remedy kits. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled webbing has one end folded over and sewn. The remedy webbing does not have one end folded over and sewn. The recalled webbing has 4 woven panels running lengthwise. The remedy webbing has 2 woven panels running lengthwise. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 7 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : February 17th – Consumer letter and remedy kit proposed to NHTSA February 24th – NHTSA approves consumer letter and remedy kit March 10th – Receive and review repair kits March 13th – Ship remedy kits to consumers / Planned owner notification start date March 24th – Receive and review Cloud Q repair kits March 27th – Ship remedy kits to consumers April 7th – Planned owner notification end date Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 13, 2023 – APR 07, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. Submission Date : FEB 15, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23C-001 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. Address : 225 Byers Road Miamisburg OH 45342 Company phone : 937-415-3215 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31,080 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Child Restraint Information : Make 1 : CYBEX Model : Aton Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : 514* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton child restraints manufactured in this time period is 1017. Aton Models: 514104041, 514104042, 514104043, 514104044, 514104045, 514104046, 514104052 Production Dates : MAR 29, 2017 – JAN 04, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 2 : CYBEX Model : Aton Q Seat Type : NR Model No. : 515*, 517* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton Q child restraints manufactured in this time period is 4422. Aton Q Models: 515104283, 515104284, 515104285, 515104286, 515104287, 515104288, 515104289, 515104290, 515104291, 515104292, 515104293, 515104294, 515104295, 515104296, 515104298, 515104309, 517001703, 517001707, 517001709 Production Dates : MAR 13, 2017 – JAN 03, 2020 Make 3 : CYBEX Model : Aton M Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : 518*, 519* Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton M child restraints manufactured in this time period is 6372. Aton M Models: 518002089, 518002091, 518002093, 518002095, 518002097, 518002099, 518002101, 518002859, 518002863, 518002865, 518002867, 519000193 Production Dates : MAR 07, 2018 – NOV 01, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 4 : CYBEX Model : Aton 2 Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : Various Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Aton 2 child restraints manufactured in this time period is 10,539. Aton 2 Models: 515103001, 515103003, 515103005, 515103007, 515103009, 515103011, 515103013, 515103015, 515103017, 515103019, 519003595, 519003597, 519003599, 519003601, 519003603, 519003605, 519003607, 519003609, 519004629, 519004631, 519004633, 521001427 Production Dates : MAR 29, 2017 – OCT 27, 2020 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Make 5 : CYBEX Model : Cloud Q Seat Type : REARFACING INFANT SEAT Model No. : Various Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : NR Descriptive Information : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. The first date any seats were manufactured with recalled webbing was June 6, 2017. CTP/ CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). The total number of Cloud Q child restraints manufactured in this time period is 8730. Cloud Q Models: 515140105, 515140106, 515140107, 515140108, 515140109, 515140110, 515140111, 515140112, 515140113, 515140114, 515140115, 515140116, 515140117, 515140118, 515140119, 515140120, 515140121, 517001039, 517001047, 517001049, 517001053, 517001055, 517001057, 517901718, 517901722, 517901723, 517901724, 517901725, 517901726, 517901727, 517901728, 517901729, 517901730, 517901731, 517901732, 517901733, 517901734, 517901735, 519000013, 519000015, 519000137, 519003169, 519003859, 519003863, 519003939, 519003941, 519003943, 519003945, 519003947, 519004367, 519004369, 521000069, 521001299, 521001301, 521001303, 521001857, 521001977, 521003117 Production Dates : JUL 06, 2017 – OCT 20, 2020 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The 1-inch-wide webbing used in the central front adjuster does not have a breaking strength of not less than 75 percent of the new webbing strength when tested in accordance with S5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 209. FMVSS 1 : 213 – Child restraint systems FMVSS 2 : 209 – Seat belt assemblies Description of the Safety Risk : CTP/CYBEX has determined that the 1-inch-wide webbing strap used in the center front adjuster to snugly adjust the shoulder harness straps onto the child does not meet the retained strength requirements after hex bar abrasion as specified in FMVSS No. 213, S5.4.1.2(b)(1). If the adjuster webbing becomes frayed or worn, which can reduce the strength of the webbing, the webbing could fail to properly restrain the occupant in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the occupant’s risk of injury. Description of the Cause : The CTP/CYBEX infant car seat supplier of adjuster strap assemblies, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Holmbergs Safety Systems Co., Ltd., produces child restraint safety components for global markets. The adjuster strap assembly manufacturer was responsible for certifying compliance of their components to FMVSS 213. In response to a NHTSA information request, CTP/CYBEX and Holmbergs reviewed the production test reports and determined that the methods used to establish the abraded strength of the adjuster webbing was different from that defined in FMVSS No. 213, S5.4.2.1(b)(1), S5.1(d), Hex Bar Test. Subsequent hex bar testing data of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted and combined with FY2021 NHTSA Annual Compliance component test results to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name : Harness Component Description : Central Adjuster Webbing Component Part Number : 40-1823-XX; 40-9911-1X; 40-9911-XX; 40-1443-XX; 40-1412-XX Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Holmbergs Safety Systems Co., Ltd. Address : 5985 West Main Street Kalamazoo Michigan 49009 Country : United States Chronology : July 22, 2021 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) notified Columbus Trading Partners (CTP) of a possible noncompliance of the Cybex Aton M child restraint system, model number 518002097, to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” (NEF-220Kad) The child restraint system did not meet the requirements in S5.4.1.2(b)(1) because the adjuster webbing median strength, after being subjected to hex bar abrasion, was below the minimum strength requirement. CTP/CYBEX and adjuster webbing supplier, Holmbergs, began investigations. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 September 20, 2021 CTP/CYBEX responded to NHTSA’s Information Request with findings from internal investigations. CTP/CYBEX, Holmbergs, and NHTSA continued investigations and meetings to review findings. February 8, 2022 CTP/CYBEX received a Final Report No. 4807558-024 dated January 14, 2022 verifying that the 1-inch-wide webbing for seats manufactured after November 1, 2020 is compliant to FMVSS S5.4.1.2(b)(1). , July 5, 2022 CTP/CYBEX filed a petition for inconsequential noncompliance based on component test data and crash test data. (Petition 00576) August 4, 2022 CTP/CYBEX amended the petition with additional information. January 31, 2023 NHTSA issued a denial of CTP/CYBEX’s petition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : CTP/CYBEX is providing all owners of affected Aton, Aton 2, Aton M, Aton Q, and Cloud Q infant car seats manufactured between June 6, 2017 and November 1, 2020 a remedy kit, free of charge, that includes a replacement central adjuster strap assembly and instructions for its installation. A link to a video demonstrating the removal of the recalled central adjuster webbing and the installation of the replacement central adjuster strap assembly is included with the instructions. 1. CTP/CYBEX will send remedy kits to registered product owners via mail without any action of the owner. 2. CTP/CYBEX will send remedy kits to product owners that contact CTP/ CYBEX via email, telephone, or web contact. 3. CTP/CYBEX will notify dealers and retailers with information that product owners need to receive remedy kits. For owners and purchasers who incurred costs for remedies for replacing the recalled webbing in advance of February 16, 2023, please contact CYBEX customer service at 1-877-242-5676. Please consult your product’s Warranty for additional information. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled webbing has one end folded over and sewn. The remedy webbing does not have one end folded over and sewn. The recalled webbing has 4 woven panels running lengthwise. The remedy webbing has 2 woven panels running lengthwise. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-001 Page 7 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Hex bar testing of historical samples of adjuster webbing straps were conducted to establish production lots of the 1-inch-wide webbing strap that were compliant and noncompliant. Production records were used to determine the population of affected infant car seats and the range of applicable dates. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : February 17th – Consumer letter and remedy kit proposed to NHTSA February 24th – NHTSA approves consumer letter and remedy kit March 10th – Receive and review repair kits March 13th – Ship remedy kits to consumers / Planned owner notification start date March 24th – Receive and review Cloud Q repair kits March 27th – Ship remedy kits to consumers April 7th – Planned owner notification end date Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 17, 2023 – MAR 03, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 13, 2023 – APR 07, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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CY_171_9316_A0522 1. Turn seat over to access harness adjuster strap and splitter plate. 8. Seat is now ready to use. Cloud Q Remedy Kit 2. Cut adjuster strap just below sewn plate as shown. Cut in a straight line, and only cut once. Do not pull adjuster strap out of slot. 3. Attach new adjuster strap and metal splitter plate to harness above the sewn splitter. 4. Fold harness behind splitter plate. 5. Tape new adjuster strap to original adjuster strap with suppied tape as shown. Press tape firmly in place. Do not let tape extend over the edge of strap. 6. Pull adjuster strap through the harness adjuster slot. Pull until original strap is out and new strap is through the slot. 7. Remove original strap and tape, and discard. 2. Corte la correa de ajuste justo por debajo de la placa cosida, tal como se muestra. Corte en línea recta y sólo una vez. No tire de la correa de ajuste para sacarla de la ranura. 3. Fije la nueva correa de ajuste y la placa de unión metálica al arnés por encima del divisor cosido. 4. Pliegue el arnés detrás de la placa de unión. 5. Pegue la nueva correa de ajuste a la correa de ajuste original con la cinta suministrada, tal como se muestra. Presione la cinta firmemente en su sitio. No permita que la cinta se extienda sobre el borde de la correa. 6. Tire de la correa de ajuste a través de la ranura de ajuste del arnés. Tire hasta que la correa original salga y la nueva pase por la ranura. Kit de reparación para Cloud Q 1. Dé la vuelta al asiento para acceder a la correa de ajuste del arnés y a la placa de unión. 7. Retire la correa y la cinta 8. El asiento ya está listo para su uso. originales, y deséchelas. Instructional Videos https://www.cybex-online.com/en/us/ safety-notices-recalls-usinfant- car-seat-webbing.html Vídeos instructivos Cybex Customer Care/ Atención al cliente de Cybex: 1-877-242-5676
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CY_171_9315_A0522 1. Turn seat over to access harness adjuster strap and splitter plate. 2. Cut the adjuster strap below splitter plate. Cut it in a straight line, and only cut once. Do not pull adjuster strap out of slot. 3. Remove harness straps from splitter plate. 4. Attach new adjuster strap to the harness splitter plate, ensuring that tag faces seat. 7. Remove original strap and tape, and discard. 8. Seat is now ready to use. 6. Pull adjuster strap through the harness adjuster slot. Pull until original strap is out and new strap is through the slot. 1. Dé la vuelta al asiento para acceder a la correa de ajuste del arnés y a la placa de unión. 2. Corte la correa de ajuste por debajo de la placa de unión. Corte en línea recta y sólo una vez. No tire de la correa de ajuste para sacarla de la ranura. 3. Retire las correas del arnés de la placa de unión. 4. Coloque la correa de ajuste nueva en la placa de unión del arnés, asegurándose de que la etiqueta esté orientada hacia el asiento. 7. Retire la correa y la cinta originales, y deséchelas. 8. El asiento ya está listo para su uso. 6. Tire de la correa de ajuste a través de la ranura de ajuste del arnés. Tire hasta que la correa original salga y la nueva pase por la ranura. Aton Remedy Kit Kit de reparación para Aton 5. Tape new adjuster strap to original adjuster strap with supplied tape as shown. Press tape firmly in place. Do not let tape extend over the edge of strap. 5. Pegue la nueva correa de ajuste a la correa de ajuste original con la cinta suministrada, tal como se muestra. Presione la cinta firmemente en su sitio. No permita que la cinta se extienda sobre el borde de la correa. Instructional Videos https://www.cybex-online.com/en/us/ safety-notices-recalls-usinfant- car-seat-webbing.html Vídeos instructivos Cybex Customer Care/ Atención al cliente de Cybex: 1-877-242-5676
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