Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards

Recalled November 4, 2010 · CPSC recall 11031

Hazard

The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.

Remedy

Replace · Repair

Units

About 23,000

Incidents / injuries

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

The recall includes Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage) sold in the U.S. All recalled models were 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax.

Contact

For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com

Product

Chaperone Infant car seats

Imported by

Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Retailers

Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →