Britax E9l30 (husky) Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04C002000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80401
Manufactured Begin Date: October 11th, 2002
Manufactured End Date: July 23rd, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: August 9th, 2004

Defect Summary:
BRITAX MARATHON, WIZARD, HUSKY, AND TRAVELLER PLUS CHILD RESTRAINTS. THE A-LOK ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW SLIPPAGE OF THE WEBBING RESULTING IN LOOSENING OF THE HARNESS STRAPS.

Consequence Summary:
IF SLIPPAGE WERE TO OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD COULD MOVE TOO FAR FORWARD, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
REGISTERED OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THIS CONDITION ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 11, 2004, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CHECK FOR SLIPPAGE AFTER EVERY USE. IF SLIPPAGE IS OCCURRING BEFORE REPLACEMENT STRAPS CAN BE MAILED, THE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SHOULD BE STOPPED AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-800-683-2045 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. REGISTERED OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT ADJUSTER STRAP BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.

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: 03C011000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 120301
Manufactured Begin Date: October 7th, 2002
Manufactured End Date: December 8th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: January 13th, 2004

Defect Summary:
HUSKY CHILD RESTRAINTS MODEL E9L30 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 7, 2002 TO DECEMBER 8, 2003. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." RESTRAINTS WHEN INSTALLED WITH A LAP BELT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CURRENT USER'S MANUAL, FOR A LONG/SERPENTINE BELT PATH, COULD ALLOW THE CHILD'S HEAD TO MOVE FURTHER FORWARD THAN ALLOWED BY FMVSS NO. 213 IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD'S HEAD MAY STRIKE SOMETHING IN THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
REGISTERED OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE LABELS TO BE PLACED OVER THE CORRESPONDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CURRENT USERS GUIDE AND ON THE RESTRAINT COVER. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS MAY OBTAIN THE FREE REMEDY BY CALLING BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO REGISTER THEIR CHILD SEAT WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN CASE OF FUTURE SAFETY RECALLS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRITAX AT 888-427-4829.

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).