Maxi-Cosi has issued a voluntary recall for its Family Fix Slide Pro Base baby car seat after a malfunctioning safety indicator was found to potentially show the seat as secure when it is not properly attached
A product recall warning has been issued for a baby car seat, with consumers advised to cease using it “immediately”.
Maxi-Cosi is recalling all its Family Fix Slide Pro Base seats from customers, according to recall details on the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
The alert warns that the baby car seat poses a “risk of injuries” to children due to a faulty safety indicator.
The baby car seat could potentially detach from the base because of the malfunctioning indicator, the recall warning stated.
“The product presents a risk of injuries because the indicator, which shows whether the seat is correctly fitted, may display ‘green’ even when the car seat is not fully attached to the base,” reads the recall information on the OPSS website.
“As a result, a user may believe the seat is properly connected when it is not. This could cause the seat to move or detach, potentially injuring the occupant.”
According to the OPSS, the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, reports the Express.
Maxi-Cosi is recalling products manufactured in China between 6 September last year and 24 March 2026.
“Your child’s safety drives every decision we make at Maxi-Cosi, and in keeping with our deep dedication to you and your family, we want to make you aware of a voluntary recall affecting your product,” reads a statement on the brand’s website.
“During a recent user test conducted as part of our continuous improvement efforts to enhance ease of use, we identified a potential misuse scenario involving a visual indicator on our new Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix base.
“We have initiated a voluntary product recall as part of our ongoing commitment to the highest possible standards of child safety, product quality, and ease of use.”
Customers are advised to verify their product by inputting the product model reference and manufacturing date on the brand’s website.
The manufacturing date can be located on the white label on the underside of the base, according to Maxi-Cosi.
This reference number should contain 10 digits.
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