Little Riders LLC

This week is one of the biggest travel weeks of the year. Buckle up everyone in the car. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

What’s without pumpkin pie? If you don’t buckle up this Thanksgiving, you and the pie won’t make it to dinner. In 2017, 8 out of 10 people ejected from vehicles in crashes were killed. Remember to . Every Trip. Every Time.

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Diono Recall!

NOTE: This recall is ONLY for car seats installed using LAP BELT only with no top tether.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17C003000

Manufacturer Diono (formerly SUNSHINE KIDS JUVENILE)

Components CHILD SEAT

Potential Number of Units Affected 519,052

Summary

Diono is recalling certain Radian R100, Radian R120, Radian RXT, Olympia, Pacifica, and Rainier convertible and booster car 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 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

Diono will notify owners, and provide a free remedy kit with an updated instruction manual, an energy absorbing pad, as well as a new chest clip, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 22, 2017. Owners may contact Diono customer service at 1-855-463-4666.

As of yesterday, 7/12/17, Governor Malloy has signed off on the proposed child passenger safety changes for the State of CT. These changes become effective on October 1, 2017. This is big news for our state! Please reach out with any questions, and remember that these are legal minimums, NOT best practice standards!