Britax 161 (roundabout) Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01C003000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 5th, 2000
Manufactured End Date: October 5th, 2001

Defect Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. CUSTOMARY ADVISORY: THIS ADVISORY PERTAINS TO BRITAX CHILD SEATS, MODELS FREEWAY #101, FREEWAY PLUS #E9000, ROUNDABOUT #E9002, ADVANTAGE #E9022, ROUNDABOUT W/HEAD PAD # E9033. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE LARGE RED BUTTON MAY BE CONTACTED BY THE CHILD AND OPENED.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE BUCKLE BECOMES UNLATCHED, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BUCKLE COVER AND EASY TO INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2000 OF JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRITAX CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-704-409-1700, PROMPT 2.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00C034000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 13th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: March 14th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: June 9th, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ROUNDABOUT CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL 161, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 13 AND MARCH 14, 1999. THE SHELLS MANUFACTURED DURING THIS TIME MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED AND COULD ALLOW HIGHER HEAD EXCURSIONS THAN ALLOWED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." AN INSUFFICIENT PARTING LINE BOND IN THE AREA OF THE HARNESS ADJUSTER ATTACHMENT MAY LEAD TO ADJUSTER MOVEMENT UNDER CRASH LOADS THAT COULD ALLOW A CHILD'S HEAD TO MOVE FURTHER THAN THE PERMITTED LIMITS.

Consequence Summary:
IN A CRASH, ADDITIONAL HEAD MOVEMENT COULD ALLOW A CHILD'S HEAD TO STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE AND LEAD TO INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
CONSUMERS WITH THE AFFECTED SEATS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BRITAX IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRITAX CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-427-4829. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 00E034000)