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CTV News
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Dorel Industries to close domestic manufacturing operations as it cuts home segment
Child car seats sit in a warehouse after being manufactured at the Dorel Juvenile Group factory in Columbus, Indiana, U.S. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Photographer: Luke Sharrett MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. is restructuring its operations to cut the size of its home segment and eliminating its domestic manufacturing operations based in Cornwall, Ont. The company says the decision to cease all Dorel Home manufacturing operations in North America was made after an extensive review. It says the move will result in substantial savings based on a smaller footprint and workforce and eliminate the losses from the domestic operation. Dorel's home business produces a wide range of home furnishings, while its juvenile business is focused on products such as child car seats, strollers and other baby gear. The wind-down of the home operations is expected to be complete by the end of the third quarter. Dorel says the benefits of these changes are expected to improve earnings by the fourth quarter of this year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025.
25-04-2025
- Automotive
Child car seats voluntarily recalled due to possible risk of injury
More than 179,000 child car seats are being voluntarily recalled due to possible risk of injury. Manufacturer Dorel Juvenile Group stated in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report Tuesday that 179,845 Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint child seats are impacted by the recall. Dorel said the foam in the headrests of the child seats was " not adequately secured," leading to the possibility that foam pieces could be picked off and cause a choking hazard. "While the foam is non-toxic, loose pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury," Safety 1st stated in an Instagram post about the recall on Thursday. "At Safety 1st, we take pride in acting quickly and proactively to ensure the safety of our products and to keep families informed. To date, we are not aware of any cases where there have been any claims of injury or medical treatment required." According to the April 22 NHTSA report, Dorel did receive reports of 13 cases of a child who placed a piece of the CC321 headrest foam into their mouth. However, the company stated there had been "no claims of injury or medical treatment required." The Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint child seats included in the recall were produced between Feb. 28, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023, according to the report. Recalled model numbers include CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO and CC321HAR. Dorel is advising any customers with recalled child seats not to return them to stores. The company said it would be mailing letters about the recall to registered owners of recalled child seats between June 9 and June 13, 2025, and would provide free replacement headrest pad assembly kits, which include a new headrest pad that covers the headrest foam. Customers who wish to sign up as registered owners can visit the Safety 1st website. To contact Dorel, customers can call the Dorel Juvenile Consumer Care team at 1-877-657-9546 or email gng-sprint-recall@ To contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline, interested parties can dial 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Child car seats voluntarily recalled due to possible risk of injury
More than 179,000 child car seats are being voluntarily recalled due to possible risk of injury. Manufacturer Dorel Juvenile Group stated in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report Tuesday that 179,845 Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint child seats are impacted by the recall. Dorel said the foam in the headrests of the child seats was "not adequately secured," leading to the possibility that foam pieces could be picked off and cause a choking hazard. "While the foam is non-toxic, loose pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury," Safety 1st stated in an Instagram post about the recall on Thursday. "At Safety 1st, we take pride in acting quickly and proactively to ensure the safety of our products and to keep families informed. To date, we are not aware of any cases where there have been any claims of injury or medical treatment required." Mom, who's a certified car seat safety technician, offers smart tips for buckling up According to the April 22 NHTSA report, Dorel did receive reports of 13 cases of a child who placed a piece of the CC321 headrest foam into their mouth. However, the company stated there had been "no claims of injury or medical treatment required." The Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint child seats included in the recall were produced between Feb. 28, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023, according to the report. Recalled model numbers include CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO and CC321HAR. Some models of Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi car seats recalled Dorel is advising any customers with recalled child seats not to return them to stores. The company said it would be mailing letters about the recall to registered owners of recalled child seats between June 9 and June 13, 2025, and would provide free replacement headrest pad assembly kits, which include a new headrest pad that covers the headrest foam. Customers who wish to sign up as registered owners can visit the Safety 1st website. To contact Dorel, customers can call the Dorel Juvenile Consumer Care team at 1-877-657-9546 or email gng-sprint-recall@ To contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline, interested parties can dial 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit ABC News has reached out to Dorel for comment. Child car seats voluntarily recalled due to possible risk of injury originally appeared on
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
83,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled over choking hazard—what parents need to know
Safety 1st car seat recall: 180,000 units pose choking risk to young kids A large number of Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One car seats are being voluntarily recalled due to a defect that may pose a choking hazard to young children. The recall was officially issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on April 18, 2025, and posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 25C-006. According to the NHTSA, 13 car seats may allow children to access the foam inside the headrest. Although the foam is non-toxic, small pieces could break off—potentially becoming a choking risk if a child puts them in their mouth. So far, no injuries or medical treatments have been reported, but Dorel is urging families to take proactive steps. Related: Convertible high chair sold on Amazon recalled over infant sleep safety hazard This recall affects 83,063 units of the Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One (Model CC321) car seat, manufactured between February and December 2023. Only the following U.S. model numbers are included: CC321GYU CC321GYUD CC321GYY CC321GYYD CC321HAO CC321HAR You can find your model number and manufacture date on the white sticker located on the side of the car seat. Yes. Dorel states that parents may continue using the car seat safely until the free recall repair kit arrives—as long as the child cannot access the foam. The recall is preventive and no incidents have been reported, but it's important to follow up to ensure continued safety. Registered owners will receive a new replacement headrest pad, which is designed to securely cover the existing foam and prevent children from accessing it. The kit will include installation instructions and is completely free of charge. To receive your replacement headrest pad, follow these steps: Locate the model number on the side of your car seat. Visit this link to register your car seat for the recall. Kits will begin shipping mid-June 2025 to registered users. Install the new headrest pad using the instructions provided If your car seat is one of the affected models, registering now means your free repair kit will arrive by early summer. There's no need to stop using the seat in the meantime, as long as the foam isn't accessible to your child. As parents, we do everything we can to protect our kids—on the road and beyond. Taking a moment to check your model number is one of those small-but-mighty steps that helps keep your child safe, secure, and riding with confidence. Related: The best cars for car seats
