Children's car seat recalled

A leading supplier of child restraints is recalling a children's car seat due to an assembly problem -- two days after a baby stroller was recalled.

Britax Childcare Pty Ltd announced today it was recalling its Safe-n-Sound Maxi Rider convertible booster seat because the upper tether strap adjuster may be incorrectly assembled and would not function to hold a child in an accident.

The recall affects products manufactured between May 10 and June 26.

Britax said to arrange for a free replacement, consumers should ring 0508 68 88 22, advising the date of manufacture, inspection no, and serial number.

It said the recall did not apply to any other Safe-n-Sound child restraints.

Mountain Buggy announced it was recalling thousands of New Zealand-made strollers sold here and overseas over the past six months because of a safety concern.

The company had received reports of a weakness in the adjustment mechanism of the extendable handle.

- NZPA