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🧸 Product FR December 16, 2024

mini — countryman voiture particulière

le régleur d'inclinaison du siège peut ne pas être correctement soudé, ce qui pourrait empêcher le dossier de se verrouiller. s'il ne se verrouille pas, le dossier du siège risque de ne pas rester en sécurité en cas de collision, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
mini — countryman voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
The seatback adjuster may not be properly welded, which could prevent the seatback from locking. If it does not lock, the seatback may not stay secure in a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
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This alert was reported 528 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A car seat’s tilt adjuster may not be welded properly. If it fails, the seat back may not lock in a crash.

What's happening? Some cars have seats that could tip too far back during a crash because the tilt part wasn’t welded correctly.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these cars, your seat might not stay safe in a crash.

What should I do? Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check and fix the seat tilt adjuster right away.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le régleur d'inclinaison du siège peut ne pas être correctement soudé, ce qui pourrait empêcher le dossier de se verrouiller. s'il ne se verrouille pas, le dossier du siège risque de ne pas rester en sécurité en cas de collision, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure.

First published
December 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47969/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
mini — countryman voiture particulière. The seatback adjuster may not be properly welded, which could prevent the seatback from locking. If it does not lock, the seatback may not stay secure in a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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