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Product recall · CPSCNovember 4, 2010Serious
Infant Car Seats
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com
The product
The recall includes Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage) sold in the U.S. All recalled models were manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat's serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 23,000
- Recall date
- November 4, 2010
- Brand
- Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of the chest clip breaking. Injuries from three reports included minor lacerations and scratches to arms and a finger; and one report involved an infant placing the clip in his mouth.
E9L69N9
Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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