Maxi-Cosi has issued an urgent safety recall for its FamilyFix Slide Pro Base after a fault was found that could make a baby car seat appear safely fitted when it is not fully attached.
The issue is serious because the base uses a visual indicator to help parents confirm that a compatible car seat has locked into position. In the affected products, that indicator may show green even when the seat has not connected properly. A parent could therefore place a child in the car believing the seat is secure, while the seat may still be able to move or detach during travel.
The UKâs Office for Product Safety and Standards said the defect presents a risk of injury and advised users to stop using the product immediately. The recall notice states that the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The recall applies to Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Slide Pro bases manufactured in China between 6 September 2025 and 24 March 2026. Maxi-Cosi has said owners should check the product model reference and manufacturing date through its official recall checker. The manufacturing date is printed on a white label on the underside of the base, while the reference number should contain 10 digits.
Maxi-Cosi said the problem was identified during a recent user test carried out as part of its product improvement work. The company described the action as a voluntary recall and said child safety, product quality and ease of use remain central to its decision-making.
For parents, the most important point is not to rely on the green indicator alone if they own this specific base. The recall is linked to the FamilyFix Slide Pro Base, not every Maxi-Cosi car seat or base. Families should confirm the exact model and manufacturing date before using the product again.
Consumer group Which? called the recall âincredibly concerning,â with Sue Davies, its head of consumer protection policy, saying Maxi-Cosi and its suppliers must investigate how the issue happened and ensure stronger safeguards are in place to stop potentially unsafe products reaching customers.
Child car seat recalls can be especially worrying because these products are used to protect babies during sudden braking, sharp turns and crashes. A base that gives the wrong installation signal can create a hidden risk: the seat may look ready for travel, but the locking connection may not be complete.
Parents who own the affected base should stop using it, check the underside label, note the 10-digit reference number and manufacturing date, and follow Maxi-Cosiâs recall instructions. If the base falls within the affected production period, it should not be used for another journey until the official remedy is completed.
Swikblog has previously reported on similar child travel safety concerns, including the Graco car seat recall warning, where parents were also urged to stop using affected equipment after a safety issue was identified.
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The Maxi-Cosi recall is a reminder that parents should regularly check official product safety alerts for car seats, bases, strollers and other baby equipment. Even trusted brands can issue recalls when testing reveals a possible risk, and acting quickly is the safest response when a childâs protection depends on correct installation.
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