Nuna Car Seat Harness Recall Class Action Lawsuit

On February 6, 2025, a group of parents filed a class action lawsuit against Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc.

Plaintiffs Prashmi Khanna, Fabiola Chapman, Tina Marie Barrales, Tiffany Larry, and Alyna Smith allege that Nuna's Rava brand of convertible car seats have a harness adjuster button that can be blocked by everyday debris like crumbs or dirt. This blockage might prevent the harness from staying tight, potentially increasing the risk of injury in a car crash

The plaintiffs argue that parents expect car seats to remain secure, and the alleged defect could cause the harness to loosen unexpectedly.

The complaint points to a recall announced by Nuna on December 20, 2024, which involved about 600,000 units of the Rava car seats. They claim that Nuna's delay in addressing the issue was unacceptable, especially since debris is common in car seats used by children.

The lawsuit argues that Nuna should have anticipated these conditions and designed the seat accordingly.

Nuna markets the Rava seats as premium products, with prices ranging from $399.99 to $550, while some parents reportedly paid up to $650 for certain models.

Some of the named plaintiffs learned about the recall from third parties, while others experienced issues with the harness. When they contacted Nuna's customer service, they were told to wait for more information or a cleaning kit.

The plaintiffs argue that Nuna's solution of offering a seat pad, cleaning kit, and care instructions is insufficient to address what they see as a fundamental design flaw.

The plaintiffs claim they would not have bought the Rava car seats, or paid the premium price, had they known about the potential for the harness to fail. It's also alleged that Nuna has not provided adequate refunds or replacements, leaving many parents with a seat they consider unsafe. Nuna is expected to argue that its recall response was appropriate and that the remedy offered was sufficient.

The complaint claims that Nuna should have provided a more substantial remedy, such as a full refund or a replacement seat.

The plaintiffs, represented by Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC, seek to represent all owners of Rava car seats in California, arguing that many others face the same potential safety issue and deserve the same remedies.

Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc. is expected to respond to the lawsuit with its own arguments. The company might claim that the recall was sufficient and that the harness issue is not as widespread as alleged. The case is in its early stages, and the court will eventually decide whether the plaintiffs' claims are valid.

The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California is numbered 3:25-cv-01284-AMO.