Halfords, the UK's leading automotive and cycling retailer, has issued an urgent recall notice for two models of child booster seats after they failed to meet critical safety standards during independent testing.
The affected models are the Halfords Own Backless Booster Seat and the Halfords Disney Backless Booster Seat, specifically those with batch codes 23056, 23121, and 23139. These codes can be found on a white label attached to the base of the seat.
Why These Seats Are Considered Dangerous
The recall was triggered after testing revealed a serious flaw. In the event of a side-impact collision, the seats could potentially fail to provide adequate protection, significantly increasing the risk of injury to a child. The specific technical failure relates to the seats not meeting the required lateral impact protection standards.
What You Need to Do Immediately
If you own one of these booster seats, you must stop using it for your child immediately. Halfords is advising all customers to take the following steps:
- Check the batch code on your booster seat against the affected codes (23056, 23121, 23139).
- Contact Halfords directly if your seat is from one of these batches. You can do this by calling their dedicated helpline or visiting their website.
- Return the product to any Halfords store for a full refund. The company has assured customers that no proof of purchase is required, making the process as straightforward as possible.
Official Statement and Customer Assurance
A spokesperson for Halfords stated: "The safety of our customers is our absolute priority. We are proactively recalling these specific batch codes and urge any customers who have them to return the product to us for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
The retailer has confirmed that all other models of their child car seats are unaffected and continue to be fully compliant with all safety regulations. This recall is a precautionary measure focused solely on the identified batches.
This incident serves as a crucial reminder for all parents and guardians to regularly check the government's product recall website to ensure all child-related products in their home meet the latest safety standards.
