CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard

Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems

Date of Recall

2016-01-21

CPSC Release Number

16-081

Manufactured In

U.S.

Units

About 71,000 units (in addition 3,900 units were sold in Canada and 990 units in Mexico)

Importer

Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.

Sold By

Babies R Us, buybuy BABY, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Diapers.com and other online retailers from November 2014 to January 2016 for between $210 and $250.

Problem/Hazard

The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

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. 

Consumer Contact

Britax at 800-683-2045 from 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET on Friday, or by email at [email protected]. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.us.Britax.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the top right of the page. 

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