600,000+ Nuna RAVA car seats recalled over harness safety concerns

Attention parents: Nuna Baby Essentials has issued a voluntary recall affecting more than 600,000 RAVA car seats due to a potential safety issue with the harness adjuster. This design defect could affect the seat’s ability to keep your child securely restrained in certain conditions. 

Reports of the issue began circulating on December 19, 2024, and a safety report filed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on November 27, 2024, confirmed the problem. The impacted car seats were manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023. 

Why was the NUNA Rava car seat recalled?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Debris may enter the front harness adjuster and cause the mechanism to fail, resulting in a loose harness.” When debris gets into the harness adjuster area, it may prevent the mechanism from clamping tightly onto the adjuster strap. This could leave the harness too loose to effectively restrain your child in the event of an accident.

While no injuries or fatalities have been reported related to this issue, Nuna is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of families who trust their products.

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Which NUNA Rava car seats are part of the recall?

The recall applies to RAVA models with a plastic harness adjuster button. Newer Ravas with the fabric cover over the harness release are not affected. 

If you’re unsure whether your car seat is affected, check the model number and manufacture date on the label located on the underside of your car seat. 

The following model numbers are part of this recall:

• CS-50-001: CAVIAR
• CS-50-002: INDIGO
• CS-50-003: BERRY
• CS-50-004: BLACKBERRY
• CS-50-005: SLATE
• CS05101CHC: CHARCOAL
• CS05103CVR: CAVIAR
• CS05103FRT: FROST
• CS05103GRN: GRANITE
• CS05103LAK: LAKE
• CS05103OXF: OXFORD
• CS05103ROS: ROSE
• CS05115DDC: DROPLET DOT COLLECTION
• CS05105BAC: BROKEN ARROW CAVIAR
• CS05106BRS: BRUSHSTROKE
• CS05107RFD: REFINED
• CS05109RVT: RIVETED
• CS05110LGN: LAGOON
• CS05110EDG: EDGEHILL
• CS05111OCN: OCEAN
• CS05114CRD: CURATED
• CS05104THR: THREADED

What should I do if my Nuna RAVA car seat is part of the recall?

Nuna is offering a free remedy kit to all affected customers. The kit includes:

• A new seat pad designed to prevent debris from entering the harness adjuster mechanism.
• Instructions for cleaning the harness adjuster area.
• A screwdriver to replace the plastic cover over the harness adjuster.
• A plastic brush with stiff bristles to clean the adjuster’s teeth and remove debris.

Parents can continue using their RAVA car seats as long as the harness is functioning properly and securing their child as directed in the instruction manual. To ensure your seat is safe, Nuna advises performing a Harness Function Test. Click here to watch the video instructions. 

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How to get your Nuna RAVA car seat remedy kit

If you’ve registered your car seat, Nuna will mail you two letters. The first will confirm the recall and provide instructions for securing your remedy kit. The second will let you know when the kit is ready to ship.

Unregistered owners can request a remedy kit by contacting Nuna directly:

• Email: info.usa@nunababy.com
• Phone: 1-855-686-2891

You’ll need your car seat’s model number, serial number, and manufacture date to complete the process.

Nuna’s commitment to safety

Nuna is known for designing premium baby gear, and this recall underscores its commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. In a statement, the company emphasized, “We take pride that you have chosen our gear to be part of your everyday life with your family, so it’s no surprise that responsibility and dependability are two of Nuna’s core values.”

For more information, visit the official recall notice on the NHTSA website.

The bottom line

As parents, our top priority is keeping our little ones safe. If your RAVA is affected by this recall, act quickly to secure your remedy kit and keep your car seat in tip-top shape. Routinely vacuum crumbs or food and wipe down the seat to help maintain its functionality—spot cleaning can prevent the need for disassembly.

Because when it comes to car seat safety, peace of mind is priceless.

Sources:
1. Nuna’s recall. NHTSA. 2024. “Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24C-002”