Popular highend car seat manufacturer diono issued a recall for half a million convertible car seats and booster seats from the radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica and rainier lines this week. Therefore, we cannot determine if this is a safe way to install the car seat. Use only with children weighing between 5 lbs to 110 lbs 2. Diono ulc 50 northland drive suite 400 waterloo, on n2v1n3 canada or you can call diono.
Finding the right gift for expecting parents can be hard, but diono has something for everyone. Evaluation of instructions national highway traffic. Customers with questions can call diono at 855 4634666. The recall is related to installing the seats using a vehicle lap belt only without the top tether. Omb control no 21270004 part 573 safety recall report 17c003.
Diono is a leading designer and manufacturer of convertible car seats and other juvenile products. Combi zeus 360 discontinued basics carseat namezeus 360 discontinued carseatblog recommended seat available atdiscontinued available in canada rf weight limits533 lbs. This video will show you how to adjust the crotch buckle for more room on the snugride 30. Diono olympia full steel frame and aluminium reinforced sides for unmatched safety reinforced extra deep sidewalls lined with energy absorbing foam give. When the carseat is secured to the vehicle forwardfacing using just a lap belt and without using the top tether, the seat. Much like the rxt in 2017 before the recall i mentioned above, the rxt is still essentially the same seat it has been since its release several years ago. I also compare its value as a seat for extended rearfacing and as a forwardfacing and longrange booster seat.
Diono radian rxt instruction manual south australia. Diono pacifica diono olympia v the new series of diono convertiblebooster car seats the diono company has been manufacturing high quality convertiblebooster car seats for many years and these seats have understandably been very popular amongst parents. There is no complete illustration of a properly restrained child next to the sizing information on the labels. Diono is recalling certain radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible and booster car seats. Due to the lower anchor weight limits, you must install forwardfacing diono car seats with the seat belt and tether for kids weighing 40.
Aug 27, 2014 unfortunately, the diono pacifica and olympia seats scored very badly in these evaluations and have been awarded a not recommended rating. In 2014, diono introduced the rainier, pacifica, and olympia line of carseats. Jun 28, 2014 the diono rainier comes with new side wings that are deeper than those that can be found on the older diono radian rxt seat. Transport of your childs car seat has never been easier. The diono safety team is ready to assist with any concerns, questions, and inquiries from parents, customers, or advocates who need our support during this voluntary recall. Diono rainier, pacifica and olympia expire 10 years from date of purchase and approved for the use of harness mode for 8 years and up to 10 years in booster mode.
Radian rxt, radian r100, radian r120, rainier, olympia, and pacifica. Table of contents diono car seats, booster seats, baby. Diono radian, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible. Oct 01, 2014 a branding change in 2011 allowed diono to update the radian line to include belt guides so the carseats could further their usefulness as beltpositioning booster seats. Their newest entries into the market, the olympia, pacifica,and ranier, continue that trend while offering additional features that build on the well known radian. How to tell if your diono car seat was recalled for lap. Oct 12, 2017 diono has issued a recall for some radian, olympia, pacifica, and rainier car seats made between 20 and 2017. Omb control no 21270004 part 573 safety recall report. Diono will send out a new chest clip and energy absorbing pad with instructions on how to replace them.
Dec 05, 2014 since the first diono radians were introduced, diono has developed a legacy of narrow convertible car seats that work well for some specific situations. Carefully read and understand this instruction manual prior to using restraint. Evaluation of instructions securing the child installation features overall ease of use rating. The diono cup holder is a clever solution to accommodate all of their home comfort on the move. Deeper side walls provide enhanced side impact protection, taking diono car seats to a whole new level. The diono olympia s user manual if you want to read more about the diono olympia s installation and safety instructions, you can download a pdf copy of the user manual here.
Car seats manufactured between november 25, 20 and september 5, 2017 are affected by this recall campaign. Compatible with diono rainier, pacifica, and olympia convertible car seat models. Manuals for all your diono products can be found here. My only complaint is i couldnt move the shoulder pads up to make the straps tighter, and the straps do loosen a bit as you continue to wear it. Oct, 2017 diono, formerly known as sunshine kids juvenile, announced thursday that it is recalling 519,052 of its olympia, pacifica, rainier, radian r100, radian r120, and radian rxt convertible and booster. Cover washing instructions, hand wash or machine wash using a front loader and air dry. Monterey xt monterey xt latch monterey 4dxt olympia manufactured prior to may 2016 pacifica manufactured prior to may 2016 solana solana2. The deep angled sides keep cups and toys securely in place with simple click and a twist installation. Jun 12, 2019 diono has issued a safety noticerecall for the diono radian rxt convertible car seat. This car seat should never be installed using both the lower anchors and the seat belt at the same time. Sep 03, 2014 unfortunately, the diono pacifica and olympia seats scored very badly in these evaluations and have been awarded a not recommended rating. Use only in rearfacing position with any infant weighing less than 10 kg 22 lbs and between 4676cm 1830.
Pacifica is a convertible child restraint and booster. The radian r120, as well as all other diono convertibles, were recalled in late 2017 by diono and new. Twist down the buckle stalk full turns and then repeat instructions. Diono olympia convertible car seat shadow babies nz. Jun 15, 2019 the diono carseats are heavy, but the straps made it very easy to move and transport the carseat around sfo, including getting into the plane itself. Diono issues nationwide recall for more than 500,000 car seats. No supplemental sizing information is given on the labels. Approximately 519,000 diono convertible car seats that transition to booster seats, including certain radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica and rainier models. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from injury in the. The problem seems to stem from the fact that the shoulder belt guides on the pacifica and olympia put the shoulder belt in a position that touched the childs face in a number of safety belt. This notice affects 519,052 radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible and booster car seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and. The handy cup holders are compatible with all diono allinone convertible car seats and the everett nxt booster too with all seats featuring 2 spaces for the cup holders to fit.
Traveling with drinks has never been easier with the cup caddy. In summer 2018, diono discontinued the olympia and pacifica models and freshened the rainier. Diono radian models expire 10 years from date of purchase and approved for the use of harness mode for 8 years and up to 10 years in booster mode. The new diono olympia is the ultimate in car seat safety. Diono rainier vs diono olympia the differences explained. Diono olympia o o o rainier o o o eddie bauer surefit infant seat o o in accordance with nissans commitment to safety, customers should be aware that crs may be subject to recall by the manufacturer. Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury ina crash. Diono boast that the all important head area of the seat contains a new compression wall that features a rigid double wall design.
Please use the form above or you may call our tollfree number at 18554634666. How to tell if your diono car seat was recalled for lap belt. Having between the three of us owned at least six radians over the years we were thrilled to get our hands on diono s new lineup of seats, the rainier, pacifica, and olympia, the beefier cousins to the radian series of seats. Oct 12, 2017 according to consumer affairs, diono is recalling 519,052 radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible and booster car seats starting on nov. Lire attentivement et comprendre ce manuel d instructions avant dutiliser le siege dauto. Owners may contact diono at 12532569939 or visit s. Buy it here and enjoy extended rearfacing ang a good amount of forwardfacing time in one of the absolute narrowest convertibles on the market 2018 update. Diono radian, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible and. Evaluation of instructions national highway traffic safety. Sep 02, 2014 the diono olympia s user manual if you want to read more about the diono olympia s installation and safety instructions, you can download a pdf copy of the user manual here. Olympia is a convertible child restraint and booster production dates. Industry leading 12 year product life from date of purchase. Oct 12, 2017 the recall covers the radian r100, radian r120, radian rxt, olympia, pacifica, and rainier convertible and booster seats. View online or download pdf 110 kb diono olympia user manual olympia pdf manual download and more diono online manuals.
Diono issues national recall for 500k car seats cbs news. When the seat is installed in the forwardfacing position and is secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether. When installed with the vehicle lap belt only, these seats may not perform properly in a crash. Our carry straps are strong and durable, with metal clip attachments for an ultrastrong hold to confidently carry through the airport, train stations or. Age limits type of energyabsorbing foameps foam harness info carseat namezeus 360 discontinued no rethread harness. With over 20 years of design and engineering in the usa, diono s products are some of the most reliable products on the market. After listening carefully to the helpful feedback we have received, we wish to simplify and clarify the message to owners of diono convertible car seats. Designed to be compatible with the diono rainier, pacifica, and olympia car seats. With its extended rearfacing capabilities, it can comfortably seat rearfacing children from 2. Warning death or serious injury can occur follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual on the. Unbuckle the seat belt and allow the shoulder webbing to spool back into the housing unit 12 clicks and then rebuckle the seat in. Do not place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. Oct 26, 2019 diono r100 instructions read the instruction manual for the car seat you end up purchasing before diono radian rxt, radian r120, olympia, diono issues nationwide recall for more than radian r100, radian r120, and radian rxt convertible the company will provide a free instruction manual, 201710 diono child car seats recalled.
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