CPSC2010-11-04
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.
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.
Sold at
Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.
Affected count
About 23,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Chaperone Infant car seats
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Infant-Car-Seats-Recalled-by-Britax-Due-to-Laceration-and-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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