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Product name Peg Perego USA, Inc -
Description Peg Perego Models Primo Viaggo infant car seat, infant car seat with base, Pliko travel system (stroller bundled as a single product), Primo Viaggo system (stroller bundled as a single product). 
Problem The bottom latch mechanism of the child seat on the left side does not completely engage the latching rod of the base that stays in the vehicle due to the improper positioning of the metal reinforcing bracket of the latch mechanism during manufacture. These seats fail to conform with federal motor vehicle safety standards. The consumer may believe that the car seat is properly attached to the base. In the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat can detach from the base possibly causing serious injury or death to the child. 
Distribution Various retailers nationwide 
Company Peg Perego 877-737-3468 
Dates sold Production dates - February 1, 2001 through June 11, 2001. The date of production and model number are located on a label on the child restraint system (child safety seat). 
Date posted 01/23/2009 
 

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