Key Takeaway
CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard was recalled on January 21, 2016. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered thei...
CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Description
This recall involves Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat and travel systems manufactured between October 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. The product can be used as a rear-facing only car seat and as an infant carrier. The car seat/carriers have a canopy, black shell and base, and were sold in a variety of colors. The Britax logo is printed on both sides of the seat shell and on the carry handle grip. Model numbers and the date of manufacture (DOM) are printed on a label located at the back of the infant car seat/carrier shell. Models included in the recall are: Britax Infant Car Seats and Travel Systems Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Safe 35 E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F, EXLU65M October 1, 2014 (2014/10/01) through July 1, 2015 (2015/07/01) B-Safe 35 Elite E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C, E9LS65U B-Safe 35 Travel System S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900, S01635200
Injuries / Consequence
Britax has received 74 reports of handles developing fractures, cracks and/or breaking while in use, including one report of an infant who received a bump on the head when the carrier fell to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will automatically receive a free repair kit. To register to receive a repair kit or verify registration, visit www.bsafe35recall.com. Consumers can continue to use the car seat when secured in a vehicle or on a stroller.
Products Affected
Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems
Strollers and Car SeatsImages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will automatically receive a...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.