The recall, initiated last week, affects 179,845 units of the Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint child seats with model numbers CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, and CC321HAR.
The seats were manufactured between Feb. 28, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023.
According to Dorel Juvenile Group, the headrest foam pad in such models is not adequately secured, which can allow children to pick off pieces of foam and potentially place them in their mouths.
Dorel Juvenile Group reported 13 cases in which a child placed a piece of the car seat's headrest foam into his or her mouth, but no injuries or need for medical treatment have been reported, according to the company’s recall filing.
Production of the CC321 models began in February 2023, with the first incident reported in June 2023. Three additional cases were reported in October 2023, and production of the affected models ended in December 2023.
Dorel continued to monitor the issue and included foam-in-mouth cases in its regular safety reports, eventually choosing to formally recall all CC321 models on April 12, 2025, after discussions with the NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation.
As a remedy, Dorel Juvenile Group will mail a free replacement headrest pad assembly kit to registered owners. The new pad securely covers the foam headrest to prevent children from accessing the foam. Notification letters to owners are expected to be mailed between June 9 and June 13.
Owners with questions can contact Dorel Juvenile Group’s customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or by email at [email protected].
Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more information.
The foam component in question was supplied by EPSilyte, an insulation polymer manufacturer based in Piqua, Ohio, according to the recall documents.
Dealers are scheduled to be notified of the recall between April 23 and April 25, 2025.