Most Recent Child Restraint Recall Announcements and Safety Notices
| Date of Release or Posting | Manufacturer | Model |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2008 | Baby Trend | Rigid Latch-Loc |
| June 3, 2008 | Chicco | Key Fit, Key Fit 30, and Cortina Travel Systems |
| April 2, 2008 | Evenflo | Discovery |
| March 14, 2008 | Graco | CarGo |
| March 3, 2008 | Combi USA | Centre and Shuttle |
| February 25, 2008 | Recaro | Como and Signo |
| February 1, 2008 | Evenflo | Discovery |
| January 30, 2008 | Team-Tex | Babyride |
| December 21, 2007 | Cosco | Touriva and Regal Ride |
| November, 2007 | Recaro | Como |
| November 20, 2007 | Graco | SnugRide |
| November 16, 2007 | Mia Moda | Viva |
| November 1, 2007 | Britax | Companion |
| October 19, 2007 | Britax | Marathon |
| October 4, 2007 | Evenflo | Triumph Foam Liner |
| August 30, 2007 | Dorel | Cosco, Eddie Bauer, and Safety 1st |
| August 23, 2007 | Graco | ComfortSport |
| August 17, 2007 | Britax | Decathlon |
| July 9 , 2007 | Britax | Regent |
| May 10 , 2007 | Evenflo | Embrace |
| March 9, 2007 | Britax | Regent Classic |
| February 11, 2007 | Compass Baby | Infant Car Seat I420 |
| November 21, 2006 | Dorel | Comfort Infant Seat |
| November 13, 2006 | Britax | Boulevard |
| September 9, 2006 | Britax | Companion |
You can view archived recall announcements and notices from 2001 to 2005.
BABY TREND INC.
Make: BABY TREND
Models: 6400 RIGID LATCH-LOC BASE, 6439 (RIGID LATCH-LOC), 6448 (RIGID LATCH-LOC), 6481 (RIGID LATCH-LOC)
Production Dates: May 14, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Defect: BABY TREND IS RECALLING 5,787 LATCH-LOC CAR SEATS, MODELS MAGNUM 6439, GALAXY 6481, SILVERADO 6448, AND 6400S STAND ALONE BASES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2007 AND APRIL 1, 2008. INCORRECT STEEL WAS USED ON THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL.
Consequence: THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL CAN CRACK ALLOWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT BASE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE'S LATCH ANCHORS DURING A SEVERE CRASH. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SEAT FAILING TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PROTECTION FOR ITS OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action: BABY TREND WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BASE FREE OF CHARGE. ONLY RIGID LATCH-LOC MODEL CHILD RESTRAINTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BABY TREND TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-328-7363.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA No.: 08C008000 [BABY TREND Safety Recall No.: 6400]
Source: NHTSA Child Restraint Recall Campaign listing
Chicco Key Fit, Key Fit 30, and Cortina Travel Systems
Consumer Safety Recall Information
Chicco USA, Inc., (Chicco), has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some of the bases for KeyFit and KeyFit 30 child restraint systems and Cortina Travel Systems manufactured between February 26, 2008 and March 17, 2008. This defect can prevent the base from being tightly secured to a vehicle when the lower LATCH attachments are used as the method of installation.
Specifically, when a defective base is installed with the lower LATCH attachment straps, the webbing used to tighten the base to the vehicle seat can slip through the adjustment lock. If the webbing were to slip during a vehicle crash, the base could move, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Please Note: Your base can still be used safely when attached to the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belts instead of the lower LATCH attachments.
What You Should Do
To determine whether you have one of the defective bases, please look at the Serial Number, which can be found on the third line of a white label attached to the base. This Serial Number identifies the date your base was manufactured.
If the Serial Number is between 08 02 26 (corresponding to February 26, 2008) and 08 03 17 (corresponding to March 17, 2008), your base is covered by this recall. In that case, please:
- Call 1-800-807-8817 to report the defective base.
- Chicco will send a pre-paid envelope to you.
- Cut the grey webbing that attaches the two black lower LATCH connectors. This will assure that no one will be able to use your base with the LATCH attachments in the future.
- Send the two LATCH connectors and your name, mailing address, and phone number in the pre-paid envelope to:
Chicco USA
Att: KeyFit Recall
1835 Freedom Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
- We will send a replacement base to the address you indicated within two weeks after we receive the lower LATCH connectors.
IMPORTANT: Please remember that you can continue to use the base safely by installing it with the vehicle's safety belts instead of the LATCH connectors.
For any questions about this recall, please call 1-800-807-8817 and have the serial number of your car seat base handy.
Child Safety Is Critically Important To Chicco
Chicco regrets this defect and any inconvenience this recall may cause you. The safety of your children is our main concern, and our goal is to work with you to resolve this issue quickly and to your satisfaction.
Source: Chicco USA Safety Notice
Evenflo Discovery Model 3021769Z & 3021854Z
Attention Evenflo Model 3021769Z and 3021854Z Car Seat Owners
If you purchased an Evenflo Model "302Z" Discovery Infant Car Seat during March 11-21, 2008 at a local Wal-Mart or Target Store, please contact Evenflo immediately.
Due to recent manufacturing variability, a small number of Evenflo Discovery Model 3021769Z and 3021854Z car seats may have shipped without complete assembly of the red release handle located on the back of the seat. Under certain conditions, this may cause the seat to separate from its base, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The affected Discovery seats were built on February 4, 2008 with model numbers 3021769Z and 3021854Z.
How to Check Your Discovery Car Seat
1. Turn the seat upside down as shown in Figure 1 below: (Figure 1 on website)
2. Locate the model number and manufacturing date as shown in Figure 2 below: (Figure 2 on website). Note that the label is located on the bottom of the seat toward the foot end of the seat.
Only model numbers 3021769Z and 3021854Z built on February 4, 2008 are subject to this notice.
If your Discovery model has a different model number or was not manufactured on February 4, 2008, please disregard this notice.
If you own a Discovery Model 3021769Z or 3021854Z that was manufactured on February 4, 2008:
1. Contact Evenflo directly at 1-800-233-5921 for a free replacement Discovery seat and base.
2. While awaiting your replacement car seat, you may continue to use your Discovery seat without the base.
3. The responsibility for this action rests solely with Evenflo. Please do not return the seat to your local retailer.
Source: Evenflo Recalls/Safety Campaigns
Graco Children's Product Announces a Safety Notice for the CarGo Booster Car Seat
Exton, PA - March 14, 2008 - Graco Children's Products Inc. today announced a Safety Notice regarding a labeling non-compliance issue for a limited number of its CarGo Booster Car Seats manufactured from January 9, 2007 through March 3, 2008.
The labeling non-compliance issue notice is the result of an incorrect NHTSA vehicle safety hotline number that appears on models of the following CarGo Booster Car Seats: 8487BELI, 8487SMP, 8487WBR, 8686ROS, 8689FAR, 8D01ZPH, 8D02SYC, 8D03WIK, 8D04SDN, 8D05NWY, and 8D10CCE. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the lower back of the car seat. These seats were sold in mass merchandisers, specialty retailers and department stores throughout the United States.
If a consumer calls the incorrect phone number printed on the affected models, they will hear a message that the number is not in service at this time. We recommend consumers check their instruction manual as the NHTSA hotline number is printed correctly there. The correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline phone number is 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), and their Web site can be accessed at www.nhtsa.gov. Consumers can also contact Graco by calling 1-800-345-4109 or by visiting www.gracobaby.com for further information.
To remedy the affected product, a correct sticker kit is being provided to consumers who have registered their car seat with Graco.
Consumers who own but have not registered their CarGo Booster Car Seat should call 1-800-345-4109 Monday - Friday between 8 am and 5 pm EST or visit www.gracobaby.com 24 hours a day to determine whether their CarGo Booster Car Seat may be affected by this announcement. When calling Graco, consumers should have the model number and date of manufacture of the car seat readily available.
This safety announcement does not affect the ability of the child restraint to protect a child in the case of a motor vehicle crash.
Source: Graco Recalls and Safety Notifications (Press Release)
Combi USA Safety Recall Notice
Dear Combi Centre, Centre ARB and Shuttle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Combi USA, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC has decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the Centre, Centre ARB and Shuttle (Model # 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087and 8520) and associated Travel Systems containing Centre and Shuttle (Model # 4400, 4515, 4520). This recall includes the entire production of this model from October 2005 through December 2007. No other models are affected.
Reason For The Recall
Combi USA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada recently conducted numerous laboratory tests (in many cases these tests exceeded the requirements of the current US standard) to analyze the overall effectiveness of the Centre and Shuttle car seats in motor vehicle frontal crashes. This test data revealed that the car seat could potentially become separated from its base under these conditions.
Please be assured that all Centre and Shuttle car seats have consistently met existing government safety standards. However, because of the separation during testing of vehicles in impact frontal crashes, Combi is conducting a voluntary recall campaign with the intent of providing car seats with enhanced protection under frontal impact crash conditions. Combi USA, Inc. has received no reports of injuries to date regarding the Centre, Centre ARB and Shuttle Infant Restraints. Our first priority at Combi is to provide the highest level of safety and quality for the children we protect.
What Action Should You Take?
We urge you to contact us to obtain the free retrofit kit. To place an order, please visit our website at www.combi-intl.com, or call Combi Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-543-7734 Monday through Thursday between 8AM and 5PM EST, Friday between 8AM and 3PM. If you have passed your Centre and/or Shuttle Infant Restraint along to a friend or neighbor, please share this information with them. You will not incur any shipping costs and your order will arrive within 6-8 weeks. In the meantime, Combi recommends that consumers use the Combi Centre and Shuttle without the base until the retrofit kit is installed. Please refer to your instruction manual for proper installation without the base. These seats are designed for and safe to use without the base.
Questions
Please visit our website at www.combi-intl.com, or call Combi Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-543-7734 with questions concerning this issue. Please have your Centre and Shuttle Infant Restraint in front of you when you access our website or call.
If you believe that we failed or were unable to remedy this issue without charge or within a reasonable time, you may wish to write to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888-327-4236) or visit NHTSA's website at www.nhtsa.gov.
We apologize for this inconvenience, but we're taking this action in the interest of your child's safety and to ensure your trust in our products.
Sincerely,
Combi USA, Inc.
CCTR-924
Source: Combi USA Recall Information
Combi USA, Inc. 1-803-548-6633
Model(s): Centre, Centre ARB, and Shuttle infant child restraint systems, Model Nos. 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087, and 8520, and associated travel systems, Model Nos. 4400, 4515, and 4520, that contain Centre and Shuttle car seat models.
Production Dates: This recall includes the entire production of these models from October 2005 through December 2007.
Defect: In the event of a frontal crash, the car seat could potentially become separated from its base. Should the seat separate from the base in a crash, the child will not be adequately protected possibly resulting in injury.
Corrective Action: Owners should contact Combi to obtain a free retrofit kit. Until the caregiver receives the free retrofit kit, Combi recommends that the car seat be used without the base. Owners may contact Combi Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-543-7734 or visit their website at www.combi-intl.com.
NHTSA No.: 08C-004
Source: NHTSA Recalls
RECARO Como and Signo Child Restraint Systems
February, 2008
RECARO has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in Como and Signo child restraint systems manufactured prior to December 18, 2007.
During product evaluation and feedback from the field, it was discovered that the harness may become disconnected from the harness connector when a child is placed in or removed from the child seat. If the harness becomes disconnected and a vehicle crash occurs, your child may not be securely fastened to their child seat and may sustain an injury.
There have been no reported injuries.
To remedy this condition, RECARO is issuing a safety recall kit containing two rubber caps for installation on the harness connector and an instruction sheet. The use of the rubber caps will close up the gaps that will allow the harness to disconnect. The instruction sheet provides the necessary steps to install and remove the rubber caps when the head restraint must be adjusted (Como) or when the trim cover is removed to wash it.
RECARO owners should contact the customer service department at 1-800-8-RECARO with any questions regarding this issue or installation of the caps.
Source: Recaro Recall Information
Evenflo Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Discovery Infant Car Seat and Provides Supplemental Fastener to Enhance Safety Performance
VANDALIA, Ohio - February 1, 2008 - Evenflo today announced it is implementing a voluntary safety recall of its Discovery Infant Car Seat Models 390, 391, 534, 552. Approximately one million units were produced beginning April 2005. This is based on recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which show that this car seat could potentially become separated from its base in high impact side collisions similar to those in the tests. As a precautionary measure, Evenflo is providing current owners of these models with a free supplemental dual-hook fastener that has proven that the seat remains attached to the base in the event of such collisions. Additionally, Evenflo is taking steps to develop future models of Discovery with enhanced safety performance. These new Discovery models will be available to consumers starting in the second quarter, 2008.
"We are parents, too, and protecting children is our core mission at Evenflo. While our current Discovery car seat models have performed well to protect infants in actual side impact automobile collisions without any reports of serious injury or death since they were introduced, we want to take further steps to protect the safety of children who use our products," said Rob Matteucci, CEO of Evenflo. "These lab tests do show there is potential for the base to detach from the seat in high impact side collisions, so we are recommending that all Discovery owners use the supplemental dual-hook fastener, available free from Evenflo."
To order the supplemental dual-hook fastener, Discovery 390, 391, 534, 552 model owners should call Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between 8 AM and 5 PM EST or visit www.evenflo.com/Discovery. No shipping costs will be incurred and orders will arrive in approximately 3 to 4 weeks. In the meantime, consumers should continue to use their Discovery infant car seat and there is no need to return it to retailers.
Source: Evenflo Recalls/Safety Campaigns
TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC. 1-877-912-1313
Model(s): Babyride Model 374099 Rear-facing infant child restraint systems
Production Dates: August 31, 2006 and on October 23, 2006.
Noncompliance: The belt routing label with the "horizontal reference line" is incorrectly placed on the child restraint system which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." Improperly routed belts could result in injury to the child in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be mailed a correct label along with placement instructions. Team Tex can be contacted at 1-877-912-1313.
NHTSA No.: 07C001000
Source: NHTSA Recalls
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall for Certain Models of the Cosco Touriva Child Restraint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Columbus, IN December 17, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is announcing a voluntary safety recall for certain Cosco Touriva child restraints manufactured from September 28, 2004 through September 20, 2007. There is a potential for the elastic straps that secure the fabric pad to the child restraint shell to come loose and become accessible to the child. The child could then loop the elastic strap around portions of his or her body. There have been no serious injuries reported.
Model numbers affected are:
Cosco Touriva: 22100TTD, 22100FSM, 22100TIP, 22111FSM, 22130WAL, 93100FSM, 93111FSM
Cosco Regal Ride: 22139MON
The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located on the side or back of the child restraint.
DJG will contact all registered owners and at the same time will provide them with a free repair kit. Those consumers who have not registered their product or do not receive the repair kit should visit www.djgusa.com or call 1-888-698-6681 to order a free repair kit. There is no need to return the affected seats to the retailer.
DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint as directed in their instruction manual.
Click here to see if your child restraint is affected by this recall.
Source: Dorel/Cosco Recalls and Safety Notifications
RECARO Como Child Seat - "LOCK-OFF"/3-PT GUIDE Information
November 2007
CONSUMER ADVISORY - NOT A RECALL
To assist consumers in understanding the function of the 3-point guide (commonly known as a lock-off), RECARO North America has updated the terminology used in product manuals. The term "lock-off" has been replaced with the term "3-point guide", which is a more accurate description of purpose and function of this part in the industry. The purpose of the guide is to improve the child restraint system geometry for certain vehicle applications and does not create any safety advantage or disadvantage whether called a guide or lock-off. The crash safety performance of the Como seat is not affected.
The 3-point guide is not a safety feature; it is used to aid consumers in proper installation and positioning of the child restraint system. There are some applications where proper installation may be slightly difficult, due to a less compatible vehicle seat or seat belt. Child restraint geometry may benefit from using the 3-point guide mechanism in these instances, rather than over tightening the vehicle belt system.
RECARO North America has determined that certain Como seats manufactured prior to Sept. 17th 2007 may have a variance in the friction strength of the 3-point guide. If you feel as a consumer that installation of your child seat is difficult in your vehicle application, RECARO can provide you with a locking clip at no cost, which can be used with your vehicle seatbelt system. You may contact RECARO by calling 1-800-8-RECARO or via email at childseats@recarousa.com. RECARO will ship you a locking clip along with installation instructions free of charge. Please provide the model, serial number and manufacturing date so our customer service representatives can better assist you and help determine if your child seat would benefit from a locking clip.
Source: Recaro Safety Notifications
Safety Notification - 2007 Stand-alone SnugRide Infant Car Seats
Graco has determined that the backing of the seat pad on certain stand-alone SnugRide Infant car seats manufactured in the United States, may be prone to deterioration or tearing, especially after washing. If this occurs, children occupying the car seat may be able to remove the padding material from the back of the seat pad and place it in their mouths, posing a potential choking hazard.
This notice does NOT affect SnugRide car seats sold with a stroller as part of a Travel System.
This issue does NOT affect the ability of the child restraint system to protect the occupant in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
Injuries Reported: 0
Number of Units Affected: 304,675
Date Produced: 8/1/2006 - 6/30/2007, Manufactured in USA
MSRP: $69-89
Models Affected: 8616FOF3, 8643DDH2, 8643DDH3, 8643CDR2, 8643DH03, 8643SUP2, 8643SUP3, 8643JOS2, 8643JOS3, 8643MDW3, 8643PWC3, 8643SFJ3, 8645FMT2, 8645FMT3, 8645GLM3, 8645GLN3, 8645HEM2, 8645HEM3, 8645MYC2, 8646SML3, 8645MYC3, 8645MRG3, 8645PKR2, 8645SNY2, 8646SND2, 8645THR2, 8645THR3, 8646FIE2, 8646FIE3, 8646GRT3, 8646RRY3, 8609FOF3, 8609FOF2, 8616FOF2
Solution
Check the model number and manufacture date on your car seat to see if your car seat is affected by this notice. If you do not know the model number and date of manufacture of your car seat, you can find it on the label on the back of the car seat. Click here for a sample.
Graco will be sending a letter to all registered owners of potentially affected SnugRide car seats. This letter will explain the replacement kit program and how consumers can order a replacement kit. If you have not registered your car seat, please click here to register online.
Until receipt of a replacement kit, you can continue to use your car seat, but Graco recommends that you monitor the seat pad on a periodic basis to ensure the integrity of the pad and not unnecessarily wash the pad while you await receipt of the replacement kit. This issue does NOT affect the ability of the child restraint system to protect the occupant in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
Source: Graco Recalls and Safety Notifications
MIA MODA SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
November 2007
Dear miaModa Viva Owner,
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. MiaModa, Inc. (miaModa) has decided that certain miaModa Viva Infant Restraint Systems and separately sold Viva Infant Restraint Bases manufactured between December 19, 2006 and February 6, 2007 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems". According to our records, your child restraint may be affected.
During an internal evaluation of the Viva Infant Restraint System, miaModa found that during certain lower anchorage (LATCH) installations of the Viva Infant Restraint System base in motor vehicles, the lower anchor connector adjuster assembly may interfere with the connection of the infant carrier to the restraint base. This situation occurs after tightening the lower anchor connector to ensure a secure fit to the motor vehicle lower. Potential interference between the infant carrier and lower connector adjuster can occur if the lower anchor connector adjuster assembly is located on top of the base.
When the infant carrier is positioned in the restraint base, even with the interference, an audible click may be heard indicating a secure connection. Pulling up on the carrier handle to confirm may also indicate a secure connection. Unless all connection points (two in front and two in rear) are firmly connected, in the event of a severe crash, the carrier may become detached from the base, resulting in potential serious injury or death to the child.
Additionally, registration cards were not provided with the Viva Infant Restraint System or the separately sold bases. Failure to provide registration cards is a noncompliance to the requirements under FMVSS No. 213, as the owners may not be able to be reached in the event of a recall situation. Failure to provide recall notices to owners may cause the owner to continue to use the product subject to a recall, resulting in potential injury or death to the child.
miaModa is providing to all owners, on or before December 3, 2007, a repair kit to address the lower anchor connector interference. We urge you to install the replacement lower anchor connector assembly, per the instructions that will be enclosed with the repair kit, as soon as possible. However, if you are unable to immediately exchange the assembly, you may continue to use your Viva Infant Restraint System by installing the carrier and base or the carrier alone using the vehicle lap or lap-shoulder belt system.
This notice only affects the child restraint installation in motor vehicles. The Viva Infant Carrier may continue to be used as an infant carrier alone, as part of miaModa stroller travel systems, or as an infant carrier and base installed with the vehicle belt.
As well, miaModa urges you to adhere the serial number labels that will be included in the repair kit to the infant carrier and restraint base assembly as illustrated in the instructions to be enclosed with the repair kit. Instructions will also be available online at http://www.miamodainc.com or you may contact miaModa's Customer Service Hotline at 1-866-642-6632, or register online at http://www.miamodainc.com.
Please contact miaModa's Customer Service Hotline at 1-866-642-6632 with questions concerning this notice. If you call, be sure to have the model number and manufacture date from your restraint(s). You can get further information on our website at http://www.miamodainc.com.
Source: Letter to miaModa Viva Owners
BRITAX ANNOUNCES COMPANION INFANT CARRIER USER GUIDE UPDATE
November 2007
Consumer Advisory: Britax Companion Infant Child Restraint Manufactured prior to November 1, 2007
In an effort to continually improve our instructional materials, Britax has updated the Companion User Guide. The purpose of this update is to provide further clarification on the adjustment of the buckle strap position and maximum height for infant carrier use.
Buckle Strap Positioning
The Companion features two buckle strap positions in order to accommodate infants between four and 22 pounds. The inner position should be used for infants weighing less than 11 pounds. Once the child has reached a weight of 11 pounds, move the buckle strap to the outer position and maintain this buckle position for the remainder of use with that child. Please note that you may move the buckle strap to the outer position prior to your child reaching a weight of 11 pounds, if your childâs growth and comfort necessitates this adjustment.
Maximum Height for Use
A child has exceeded the height requirement for the Companion when the top of the head is less than one inch from the top of the child restraint or the childâs height exceeds 30 inches (76 cm).
Consumers who own a Companion child restraint and have registered their restraint will be sent an updated user guide and product labels to provide further clarification on product usage. Those consumers that have not registered their child restraint should contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm EST and Fridays from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm EST or register their product online at www.BritaxUSA.com.
Source: Britax Safety Notices
BRITAX ANNOUNCES SAFETY RECALL
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 19, 2007) â Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a safety recall on the Marathon child restraint, model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and E906. The recall includes production of the Marathon child restraint from May 23, 2006 through July 28, 2006 and with a top tether lot number of KGR 01 A.
Under certain circumstances, if a child exceeds 50 pounds and the vehicle manufacturer allows use of the top tether above 50 pounds, upon vehicle impact, the top tether hook may open and have the potential to release from the tether anchor. In the event of a crash, the child may move forward further than allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. To date, no injuries have been reported or linked to this issue.
To address this issue, Britax will send all registered owners of the Marathon child restraint manufactured between May 23, 2006 and July 28, 2006 a top tether hook replacement. All Marathon child restraint owners should confirm their Marathon is affected by verifying the model number, date of manufacturer and top tether hook lot number of KGR 01 A as follows:
1. Is your Britax Marathon manufactured between May 23, 2006 and July 28, 2006?
- If YES, proceed to #2.
If NO, your model is not affected by this safety campaign, no action is required.
2. Does your top tether hook have lot number KGR 01 A?
- If YES, your Marathon is affected by this safety recall notice. Verify that your child restraint has been registered.
If NO, your model is not affected by this safety campaign, no action is required.
If your Marathon child restraint is involved in this safety notice, the top tether should not be used with children weighing over 50 pounds until the top tether hook replacement has been installed. Upon completion of the repair, the Marathon child restraint can be used with the top tether until the child reaches 65 pounds or until the recommended weight allowed by the vehicle manufacturer for top tether use.
To verify product registration, shipment status of repair kit, or to order a repair kit complete the form to the left of this notice.
Click here to view an online video of the top tether hook replacement. For step-by-step repair instructions click here.
For additional questions contact the Britax information line, toll free at 1-800-683-2045.
Source: Britax Marathon Recall (marathonrecall.com)
Triumph Foam Liner
EVENFLO ANNOUNCES A VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL FOR CERTAIN TRIUMPH CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS MADE BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2005
VANDALIA, OHIO, September 28, 2007 - Evenflo Company, Inc., is announcing a voluntary recall for certain models of the Triumph convertible child restraint made between September 6, 2001 and October 31, 2005. Evenflo discovered that portions of the cloth cover can be pulled back exposing the foam liner in an area that is reachable by a child occupant. A child inside the seat may break off and potentially choke on a piece of the foam liner. This recall does not include any Triumph models made on or after November 1, 2005 as these products have a different design.
Evenflo will be offering a free upgrade kit to owners of affected model Triumph child restraints manufactured before November 1, 2005 and beginning with model numbers 264, 359 or 389. The upgrade kit provides a protective sleeve to cover the foam liner. The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a white label on the lower, back side of the child restraint. Triumph child restraints manufactured on or after November 1, 2005 or with model numbers other than 264, 359 or 389 do not require the kit.
To receive a kit, please visit www.triumphcarseat.com or call Evenflo toll-free at (800) 490-7591 Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
This matter does not affect the ability of the child restraint system to protect the occupant in a motor vehicle crash. Product owners can continue to use their Triumph as a child restraint. However, Evenflo recommends that they monitor their child on a periodic basis to ensure that they do not remove the existing cloth cover from the side of the seat until the protective sleeve has been installed.
Source: Evenflo Company
EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. 1-800-233-5921
Models: Evenflo Triumph child restraint systems, Models 2641175, 2641196, 2641205, 2641208, 2641226, 2641247, 2641281, 3591205, 3591208, 3591226, 3591247, 3591288, 3591328, 3591331, 3591361, 3591404, 3591548, 3591453, 3591581, 3891609
Production Dates: Units manufactured before November 1, 2005
Defect: These seats used six mechanical attachments to hold down the cloth cover. Some children could pull back the cloth cover in the approximate area adjacent to the occupant's thighs, and thereby access the foam liner. A child may break off and potentially choke on a piece of the foam liner.
Corrective Action: Evenflo will send written notification about the recall to each registered owner of the affected Triumph units and offer a free kit to cover the foam liner. The recall is expected to begin early in October 2007. Owners can contact Evenflo toll-free at 1-800-490-7591 between 8am and 5pm EST.
NHTSA No.: 07C-008
Source: NHTSA Recalls
Dorel Juvenile Group Announces a Voluntary Safety Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Columbus, IN August 30, 2007- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a voluntary safety recall for certain Cosco, Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer brand child restraint systems manufactured during November 2003 through December 2005. Although no injuries have been reported, there is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the risk of injury in a crash. We feel that it is important to replace the harness adjustment strap.
Model numbers affected are:
Cosco: Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite: 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie Bauer: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible: 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1st : Alpha Elite, Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Alpha Sport, Intera, Enspira: 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22480, 22481
The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a sticker located on the side or back of the child restraint system.
DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit. The affected seats should not be returned to the retailer.
DJG encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. Parents may continue to use the child restraint system as directed in their instruction manual. Parents should be sure to adjust the harness adjuster strap snugly each time they put their child in the child restraint system. If there is any difficulty adjusting the harness adjustment strap, or it does not remain tight, DJG suggests using a different child restraint system until the repair kit has been installed.
To check for harness slippage:
(1) Fully tighten the harness, (2) pull on the harness straps without pressing or lifting the harness adjustment lever. If movement occurs, the harness is experiencing slippage.
Source: Dorel Juvenile Group
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (Previously COSCO) 800-880-9435
Model(s): Cosco: Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite- 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269
Eddie Bauer: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible- 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770
Safety 1st : Alpha Elite, Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Intera, Enspira:- 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22470, 22480, 22740, 22481
Production Dates: November 2003 through December 2005
Defect: The harness adjustment strap can loosen while in use. In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: DJG will contact all registered owners and provide them with information on how to obtain a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Those consumers who have not registered their product should visit www.djgusa.com or call 800-219-0509 to order a free repair kit.
NHTSA No.: 07C007
Source: NHTSA Recalls
Graco Announces Safety Recall Notice for ComfortSport Car Seat
Exton, PA - August 23, 2007
Graco Children's Products Inc. today announced a Safety Notice for the ComfortSport 5-point harness convertible car seat. On some of the 276,921 ComfortSport car seats manufactured in Ohio from January 2, 2007 through July 31, 2007, the Lower Anchorage belt may have been misrouted during the assembly process. As a result, the seat back angle can exceed 70 degrees in a frontal crash. This increased rotation of the car seat may increase the risk of injury. No injuries have been reported related to this issue.
This Safety Notice may affect ComfortSport car seats with the following model numbers: 8629TWL, 8630MTR, 8631DFT, 8631DRA, 8632PSO, 8635TAC, 8639COS, 8C00BLG, 8C00DMN, 8C00GRP, 8C00LNW, 8C00MID, 8C00TMB, 8C01SVD, 8C01WTN, 8C02MGI, 8C02MRC, 8C03HAL, 8C03WCF, 8C04FRR, 8433FOF. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on the label on the back of the car seat. These seats were sold in mass merchandisers and department stores from January 2007 through August 2007.
Graco will mail, to all known ComfortSport owners with a seat manufactured between January 2, 2007 and July 31, 2007, instructions to correct this misrouting. In addition, Graco will email these instructions to those consumers who provided their email address to Graco. Consumers who own but have not registered their ComfortSport car seat should call 1-800-345-4109 Monday - Friday between 8 am & 5 pm EST or visit www.gracobaby.com 24 hours a day to determine whether their ComfortSport car seat may be affected and to obtain instructions on how to correctly route the Lower Anchorage belt. When calling Graco, consumers should have the model number and date of manufacture of the car seat readily available.
Consumers should not use the seat in the rear facing position with LATCH until the belt routing has been inspected and, if necessary, corrected. The vehicle seatbelt can be used instead of LATCH in the meantime. However, consumers who have rerouted their Lower Anchorage belt according to the instruction manual for use in the forward-facing mode are not affected by this Safety Notice.
Source: gracobaby.com Recalls and Safety Notifications
Model(s): ComfortSport Rear/Forward Facing Child Restraint Systems
Production Dates: January 2, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Noncompliance: Certain Graco Comfortsport 5 point harness convertible (rear/forward facing) child restraint systems manufactured from January 2 through July 31, 2007, Model Nos. 8433FOF, 8629TWL, 8630MTR, 8631DFT, 8631DRA, 8632PSO, 8635TAC, 8639COS, 8C00BLG, 8C00DMN, 8C00GRP, 8C00LNW, 8C00MID, 8C00TMD, 8C01SVD, 8C01WTN, 8C02MGI, 8C02MRC, 8C03HAL, 8C03WCF, 8C04FRR.
During production, the lower anchorage belt in some of these child restraint systems was incorrectly routed. As a result, when these child restraint systems are used in the rear-facing mode, attached with the lower anchorage belt, they fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The seat back angle of the child restraint system can exceed 70 degrees in a frontal crash. This increased rotation may increase the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action: Graco will notify registered owners and provide detailed instructions for examining the lower anchorage belt routing and, if necessary, reconfigure the incorrectly routed belt. The recall is expected to begin during August 2007. Owners can contact Graco at 800-345-4109.
NHTSA No.: 07C-006
Source: NHTSA Recalls
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
August 2007
Recall No. 07C-005
Britax Decathlon Child Restraint
Model Numbers beginning with E9L47
Manufacture Dates: February 12, 2005 â July 31, 2007
Britax Child Safety, Inc. has announced that it is conducting a safety recall on the Decathlon child restraint, Model Number E9L47. The recall includes production of the Decathlon from February 12, 2005 through July 31, 2007.
Under certain circumstances, when the harness adjuster strap is pulled from an extreme side angle, the bezel may separate from the child restraint shell allowing the adjuster to move out of position inside the shell housing. Under these circumstances, caregivers may experience some difficulty while trying to properly adjust the harness. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child resulting in an increased risk of injury.
To address this issue, Britax will send all owners two push rivet fasteners to secure the adjuster to the child restraint. This quick modification will prevent the possibility of having the adjuster move out of position inside of the shell housing. Registered owners of the Decathlon child restraint will automatically be notified and sent complete instructions and push rivet fasteners by mail beginning August 17, 2007.
Owners of the Decathlon that have not registered their product should contact the Britax information line, toll free at 1-800-683-2045 or www.DecathlonRecall.com to order a repair kit.
Source: Britax Recall Notice: Decathlon Model # E9L47 and www.decathlonrecall.com
BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. 1-888-4BRITAX (888-427-4829)
July 9, 2007
Consumer Advisory for Regent® Child Restraint - Product Update
Britax Child Safety, Inc. is providing a free product update kit to owners of the Regent child restraint. Britax has modified the Regent product and revised our instructions to require the long belt-routing method of installation with LATCH, lap-shoulder belt, and lap belt, for use with children weighing 22 to 40 pounds. For children weighing 40 to 80 pounds the short belt-routing method of installation with LATCH, lap-shoulder belt, and lap belt is required. This product update will enhance the performance of the Regent child restraint.
This kit includes a revised user guide, belt-routing label to be applied over the existing label located on the fabric cover, a longer LATCH connector strap, and adhesive slip-resistant strips.
This kit is for all Regent child restraints manufactured between November 10, 2005 and June 18, 2007. The child restraints have a model number beginning with "E9L39." The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a white label on the lower left side of the child restraint underneath the fabric cover.
Consumers who own a Regent child restraint manufactured between November 10, 2005 and June 18, 2007 with model number beginning with "E9L39" and have registered their restraint will be sent an update kit along with complete instructions. Those consumers that have not registered their child restraint should contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm EST and Fridays from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm EST or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com.
All Regent child restraints manufactured after June 18, 2007 have been produced with this modification.
Product update kits will begin shipping to registered owners on or before July 10, 2007. We strongly advise all current owners to utilize this product update kit as soon as it is received.
Source: Britax Child Safety, Inc. Recall Information
Evenflo Embrace Handle
For Immediate Release
May 10, 2007
Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. â The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with Evenflo Company Inc. today announced a recall of the following consumer product. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSCâs Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers
Units: About 450,000
Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
Hazard: When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 679 reports of the handle on the car seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to children. These reports include a skull fracture, two concussions, cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Description: The recall involves Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before April 8, 2006. The recalled car seat/carriers have model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. The model number and production date information can be found on a white label on the bottom of the carrier and on the top of the convenience base. Models beginning with "5" are units sold with the travel system (compatible stroller). "Evenflo" is on the carrying handle and car seat base. Embrace™ infant car seat/carriers made on or after April 8, 2006 are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold the car seat/carriers from December 2004 through September 2006 for between $70 and $100 when sold alone and between $140 and $200 when sold with a compatible stroller.
Manufactured in: United States and China
Remedy: Consumers should not use the handle until the repair kit has been installed. The product can continue to be used as a car seat when secured in a vehicle. Contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that strengthens the handle latch. Recall notice will be sent to all registered owners of the recalled product. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 490-7497 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.embracehandle.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agencyâs jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSCâs work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals â contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at (800) 638-2772 or the CPSC teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit the CPSC Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at the CPSC Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
Source: evenflo.com
Evenflo Company Statement
Evenflo Embrace™ Infant Car Seat/Carriers Product Recall
At Evenflo, we take reports of problems related to our products very seriously. When we heard about issues related to the handle of our Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers, we began to investigate the potential causes and evaluated the handle mechanism. We ultimately took pro-active measures to redesign the handle latch mechanism to improve its strength.
Working in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we have issued a recall of Embrace models made before April 8, 2006.
We have alerted all our retail partners to this recall and are taking pro-active measures to ensure that consumers who own one of the recalled products immediately stop using the handle of the infant carrier until they are able to install a free repair kit that they can order through a toll-free 800 number or through our dedicated recall Web site, www.embracehandle.com.
The Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers meet the federal government crash test safety standard and can continue to be used as a car seat when secured in a vehicle. A car seat that is installed and used correctly is the most effective safety device available for young children in automobiles.
Source: evenflo.com
BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. 1-888-4BRITAX (888-427-4829)
Model(s): Regent Classic - E9L3998 - Forward-facing only youth child restraint
Production Dates: December 18, 2006 - January 18, 2007
Noncompliance: These seats were produced with an incorrect label sewn to the fabric cover which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraints Systems." In place of the "WARNING! Death or serious injury can occur" warning label, an airbag warning label was attached. The airbag warning label is not required for the Regent Classic restraint as it is a forward-facing only youth restraint system.
Corrective Action: Owners that have filed a registration card with Britax will automatically receive a replacement cover. Owners or caregivers who have not filed a registration form should contact Britax Consumer Services Department at 1-888-4britax (1-888-427-4829) or via email at regentcoverreplacement@britaxusa.com. The recall is expected to begin on March 9, 2007.
NHTSA No.: 07C-002
[Britax Safety Recall No.: BCS# 020701]
Source: NHTSA Recalls
COMPASS BABY SAFETY ADVISORY
Compass Baby of Kettering, Ohio is announcing a Safety Advisory. This advisory affects 1223 units of the Compass I420 Infant Car Seats. The affected model numbers and manufacturing dates are as follows;
I420 ARD
I420 FUO
I420 MAR
The manufacturing dates are 5/7/06, 5/13/06 and 5/15/06.
During its rigorous on-going testing, Compass discovered a technical non-compliance. A metal slide can become disengaged from the shell if it is not properly seated ultimately causing a slight crack in the shell during testing. There have been no reports of injuries and no calls from consumers regarding problems.
I420 Recall Instructions PDF (802K)
1420 Recall Instruction Video
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Compass wants its consumers to be aware of this issue, understand how to identify the problem, and how to fix the problem. Please call our consumer hotline at 888-899-2229 or visit our web site www.compassbaby.com [http://www.compassbaby.com/] for further instructions. Compass will be sending registered consumers and those who contact us a free repair kit with instructions on how to correct this problem.
Source: Compass Baby Safety Advisory
COMPASS 1-888-899-2229
Model(s): I-420 (Fabric codes ARD, FUO, & MAR)
Production Dates: May 7 through May 15, 2006
Noncompliance: The crotch anchor which is located on the bottom of the seat was installed incorrectly which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a vehicle crash, the crotch anchor can become dislodged allowing the child to travel up the seat back causing breakage in the upper seat back and a seat back rotation, possibly resulting in serious injury to the child.
Corrective Action: Compass will notify owners and will mail a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2006. Owners may contact compass toll-free at 1-888-899-2229.
NHTSA No.: 06C006000
Source: NHTSA Recalls
Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announces Voluntary Safety Recall for Comfort Infant Car Seat
CANTON, MA (November 21, 2006) - Dorel Juvenile Group USA will conduct a voluntary safety recall campaign, starting November 21, 2006, involving Alpha Elite and Eddie Bauer brand rear-facing Comfort Infant Car Seats.
Some consumers have reported complaints that the handle trim screws on the recalled car seats can loosen, resulting in loose screws that could potentially present a choking hazard to the child. There have been no injuries reported.
The models involved in the recall are:
Alpha Elite Comfort Infant Car Seat: 22331 BLA, 22332 RLA
Eddie Bauer Comfort Infant Car Seat: 22631 LNG, 22630 AFD, 22630 BAL, 22630 FTM, 22630 HPN, 22630 LRS, 22630 LKM. The 22630 models are part of the 01726 Eddie Bauer Integrated Travel System.
Only those seats manufactured between July 26, 2005 and February 28, 2006, are affected.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA will notify all registered owners. Those who have not registered their product should complete the online customer satisfaction program registration process at djgusa.com, safety1st.com or djgusa.com/eddiebauer. Consumers may also email the company at comfortinfant@djgusa.com or call the toll-free number (877-229-1374) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT or by fax (800-207-8182).
Dorel Juvenile Group USA. encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible. In the meantime, parents are advised to make sure the handle trim screws have not loosened. Parents should continue to use the existing seat while waiting to receive and install the repair kit. The handle trim screws do not affect the performance of the car seat in the vehicle.
Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSA's toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, or check NHTSA's website, www.safercar.gov. http://www.safercar.gov.
Click Here to go to the Comfort Infant Inspection Page
Source: Dorel/Eddie Bauer Recall Press Release 11-21-06
Britax Boulevard - E9L57 - Child restraint systems
Model(s): Boulevard - E9L57 - Child restraint systems
Production Dates: March 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Noncompliance: During testing, the tether hook opened which fails to conform to the dynamic performance and child restraint system integrity requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Corrective Action: If the top tether hook opens during a crash, the child restraint could change from an upright to a reclined position increasing the risk of injury to the child. Registered owners will automatically receive labels along with instructions advising caregivers to discontinue use of the top tether when the child reaches 50 lbs. Non-registered owners can obtain labels by contacting Britax at 1-888-427-4829. The recall is expected to begin on December 1, 2006.
NHTSA No.: 06C003000
NOTE: Britax will not assign a recall number to this campaign. Please refer to the NHTSA recall number listed above.
Source: NHTSA Recalls
Britax Voluntarily Recalls Companion® Child Restraint (Model E9L14)
CHARLOTTE, NC Sept. 29/PR Newswire/
Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today they are conducting a voluntary recall of Companion child restraints (model #E9L14) that fail to comply with safety regulations. The recall includes units of this model produced from October 31, 2003 through June 2, 2004. No other model is affected.
Evaluation has shown that a small percentage (1%) of the carriers may have been incorrectly assembled. With the incorrect assembly, one or both of two tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. If the tabs are not properly seated, in the event of a crash, the carrier may rotate in the base beyond the limit allowed by law. In this situation, there is the increased risk of injury. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
If your carrier has the incorrect assembly, you may continue to use the carrier without the base until you receive the new restraint system. Proper instructions on installing the carrier in the car without the base are provided in the product users’ guide. Installation instructions are also available online at http://www.britaxusa.com.
To determine whether your restraint has an incorrect assembly, you will need to visually inspect the bottom of the carrier. A recall notice with detailed instructions on how to inspect your carrier will be provided to all registered owners of the Companion, model E9L14. Britax will provide owners of an affected unit with a new Companion Child Restraint System. Consumers should contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-4BRITAX (1-888-427-4829) to determine if their restraint is affected and to obtain the new restraint system. The affected seats should not be returned to the Britax retailer.
Owners of this model who did not return a registration card are urged to call Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-4BRITAX (1-888-427-4829). Non-registered owners will need to provide Britax with the following information: Name, address, daytime telephone number, model name, model number, manufacturing date, and batch number. Model and manufacturing information can be obtained from the label affixed to the back of the carrier.
Consumers with questions should contact Britax at 1-888-4BRITAX (1-888-427-4829) or visit the Britax website at www.britaxusa.com .
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