Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Chaperone Infant car seats
Date of Recall
2010-11-04CPSC Release Number
11-031Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(888) 427-4829Units
About 23,000Importer
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.Sold By
Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.Problem/Hazard
The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
This recall involves Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage), E9L69N9 (Moonstone) 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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax. This product was also recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall Notice: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=10C006000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rssConsumer Contact
For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.comRecall Comments
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