UP to 1200 Tasmanians are believed to be affected by a recall of faulty baby seats and capsules announced today by Australia's consumer watchdog.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission estimates more than 60,000 seats and capsules with faulty anchor kits and brackets have been sold nationally since April.
Tests have shown the parts used to secure baby seats could fail during a car crash, increasing the chance of a child being injured.
Four major brands -- IGC Dorel, Chicco, Tomy and Hemco -- have recalled the brackets and anchor kits. Most of the affected car seats and capsules were imported by Hemco Industries.
The kits have batch numbers 022 or 023 stamped on the product. All other batch numbers are not included in the recall.
RACT communications manager Vince Taskunas said the state's peak motoring body was contacting customers whose seats had been installed by RACT staff.
"The only brand RACT sells and recommends is Britax Safe n Sound, and Steel Craft by Britax," Mr Taskunas said.
The faulty parts are used in older vehicles, station wagons, four-wheel drives, hatchbacks and some newer cars.
The ACCC has urged consumers to check their vehicles, regardless of the brand of car seat or capsule that they use.
Anyone with the specified anchor kit or bracket who does not know where it was bought from should contact Hemco Industries on 1300 065 057 or email servicehemco.com.au to arrange a replacement.
More information about the recall, including how to tell if you have one of the affected anchor kits or brackets, is available on the Recalls Australia website.
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