AAFES RECALL  NO. 08-015 RELEASE DATE: 3 June 2008 SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS RECALL - Chicco Inc. Voluntary Recalls Safety Car Seats (Internet & Catalog Only)

DISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE INFORMATION:    This Safety Recall Notice concerns the Base for KeyFit and KeyFit 30 Car Seats manufactured between February 26, 2008 and March 17, 2008. This recall involves only the Base, which is included with the following products and sold separately: Key Fit, Key Fit 30 and the Cortina Travel System Style CRC# Description Q588U1 2812173 CAR-ST & BSE-KEYFT 30 INFNT  Q505C 2293052 BASE CAR SEAT KEYFIT  Q588U2 2812189 CRSEAT&BSE KYFIT 30 INFNT AT  Q588U3 2812323 CAR-SEAT & BSE-KEYFT 30 INFN   I651F1 2721379   CORTINA KEYFIT30 TRAVEL SYST I651F2 2721452   CORTINA KEYFIT30 TRAVEL SYST I651F3 2721460   CORTINA KEYFIT30 TRAVEL SYST Hazard: The defective Bases can prevent achieving a tight fit when LATCH is used as the method of installation. Specifically, when a defective Base is installed with LATCH, the webbing used to tighten the base can slip through the adjustment lock. If the webbing slipped during a vehicle crash, the child restraint could move, possibly increasing the risk of injury. Note: The impacted car seat bases can still be used safely when attached using the vehicle seat belts instead of the LATCH. What You Should Do: If you believe you have one of the defective bases, please look at the Serial Number printed on a white label on the base, which will indicate whether the base was manufactured during the dates February 26, 2008 to March 17, 2008: Locate this label on the bottom of the base and check for the following recalled serial numbers beginning with: 08 02 26 xxxx, 08 02 29 xxxx, 08 03 04 xxxx, 08 03 05 xxxx, 08 03 06 xxxx, 08 03 07 xxxx, 08 03 08 xxxx, 08 03 10 xxxx, 08 03 12 xxxx, 08 03 14 xxxx, 08 03 15 xxxx, 08 03 16 xxxx, 08 03 17 xxxx Call 1-800-807-8817 to report the defective base. A pre-paid envelope will be sent to you. Cut the grey webbing that attaches the LATCH connectors, as shown below. Send the cut-off, black LATCH connectors and a note with your name, mailing address, and phone number in the pre-paid envelope to: Chicco USA Attn: KeyFit Recall 1835 Freedom Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 Home | History | About AAFES | Store Locator Contact AAFES | Employment | AAFES Sale Flyers | Online Shopping