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

Chaperone Infant car seats

Date of Recall

2010-11-04

CPSC Release Number

11-031

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(888) 427-4829

Units

About 23,000

Importer

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=rss

Consumer Contact

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

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