9999 CHICCO FIT360

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

There seems to be a known issue w/ the magnetic chest clip on these seats. The chest clip gets stuck, and even when it seems to be latched together properly it will unclip w/ any pressure. In the case of a collision this could be incredibly dangerous if someone isn't aware they need to check the chest clip when buckling. Originally thought it was just something sticky in it then when I started looking into how to clean it I discovered this has been an issue for a long time apparently.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

Fit360 magnetic chest clip is showing many faulty issues with design. Sometimes it will just come undone and unclip itself, other time it fell apart in my hand while removing the child from the car seat. When it fell apart it did not break, just came completely undone into multiple parts. This is a huge issue as it happened while we were out and I had to piece it back together to get home putting the child at risk. I called Chicco to request a replacement and they are sending a new clip. Based on online responses, (Reddit) this is happening to multiple people and chicco is just offering replacement of the same piece with same issues. Photos show how it came apart in pieces into my hand.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

Car seat chest clip is remaining in the released position and unable to be used again without significant effort in getting to go back into the locking position. Parent has been able to get it to engage so far so child’s safety has not been put at risk. Manufacturer has been contacted and is sending a replacement chest clip and stated this is not a common problem. Manufacturer is sending a prepaid return envelope requesting item for inspection, but is currently in parent’s possession. Parent is a CPST.

CHILD SEAT:BASE:LOCKING/RELEASE MECHANISM

Fit360 base loosens over time (in a matter of days) after a tight install with almost no movement at belt path. Seat installed with both seatbelt and tether. Lever door lock doesn’t seem faulty but after several rotations, the base begins to loosen and the seat is then loose when tested at belt path. After a week of usage, it no longer stays within the inch of allowable movement despite initial correct and tight install. Continues to happen and manufacturer is unhelpful as to why. Manufacturer stated to lock seatbelt and while it helps, the base still loosens.

Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)

Fit360 base loosens over time (in a matter of days) after a tight install with almost no movement at belt path. Seat installed with both seatbelt and tether. Lever door lock doesn’t seem faulty but after several rotations, the base begins to loosen and the seat is then loose when tested at belt path. After a week of usage, it no longer stays within the inch of allowable movement despite initial correct and tight install. Continues to happen and manufacturer is unhelpful as to why. Manufacturer stated to lock seatbelt and while it helps, the base still loosens.

Carry Handle, Shell, Base

Fit360 base loosens over time (in a matter of days) after a tight install with almost no movement at belt path. Seat installed with both seatbelt and tether. Lever door lock doesn’t seem faulty but after several rotations, the base begins to loosen and the seat is then loose when tested at belt path. After a week of usage, it no longer stays within the inch of allowable movement despite initial correct and tight install. Continues to happen and manufacturer is unhelpful as to why. Manufacturer stated to lock seatbelt and while it helps, the base still loosens.