CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
USCPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr
TranslatedThe car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis 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. Models included in the recall are: Britax Infant Car Seats and Travel Systems Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Safe 35 E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F, EXLU65M October 1, 2014 (2014/10/01) through July 1, 2015 (2015/07/01) B-Safe 35 Elite E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C, E9LS65U B-Safe 35 Travel System S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900, S01635200
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedBritax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/CPSC-NHTSA-and-Britax-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Car-Seats |
| Title | CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16081.BSafe35DOMLabelLocation.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Location of model number on Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite Car Seat/Carriers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16081.BSafe35BlackR300RGB.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite Car Seat/Carriers |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16081.TravelSystemsGroupPhoto.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Britax B-Agile/B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite Travel Systems |
| Hazards › Name | The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems |
| Products › Type | Strollers and Car Seats |
| Products › Category I D | 67582 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 71,000 units (in addition 3,900 units were sold in Canada and 990 units in Mexico) |
| Recall I D | 6631 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-01-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. Models included in the recall are: Britax Infant Car Seats and Travel Systems Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Safe 35 E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F, EXLU65M October 1, 2014 (2014/10/01) through July 1, 2015 (2015/07/01) B-Safe 35 Elite E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C, E9LS65U B-Safe 35 Travel System S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900, S01635200 |
| Distributors › Name | Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C. |
| Recall Number | 16081 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › 1 › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56686r-eng.php |
| Inconjunctions › 2 › U R L | http://profeco.gob.mx/verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp |
| 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 Britax.Recall@britax.com. 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-01-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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