walmart selling recalled Combi infant seat!!

devildogtigress

New member
Combi CENTER XT

A friend of mine ordered a Combi infant seat at walmart.com When it arrived, she discovered that not only was the seat 4 years old, but it was the above recalled seat!

She contacted walmart via the phone and questioned them, asking if they knew they were selling a recalled seat. Apparently the c/s rep indicated that they knew that it was, and after passing her around from one rep to another for 20 min. my friend ended up getting disconnected.

I was livid that walmart would do something like this. I know they sell a lot of lower quality brand name stuff to save money and keep their prices low, but this is just wrong! My friend is considering contacting the CPSC and informing them of this gross and dangerous negligent practice. Has anyone else had any issues w/ walmart in the past?
 
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trippsmom

CPST Instructor
I really hope she's going to get her money back! I would be furious to pay for a seat and receive one that is 4 years old AND recalled... The recall would just push me over the edge.
 

KaysKidz

Senior Community Member
Wow. If WalMart wasn't my only shopping choice in my area, I would boycot over something that horrible. That seriously makes my blood boil.
 

Pixels

New member
(1) Return the seat. She doesn't need a reason, though she certainly has a good one.

(2) Are you sure the seat is recalled? The XT does not show up on my recall list. Also, if the seat was recalled, often the manufacturer will send out repair kits to retailers and the retailers will fix them. Once they are repaired, the seat is just as safe as any other seat. It's possible that the seat was recalled but is now safe. ETA: The Combi seat on wm.com is the ST, which is on the recall list.
 

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