NHTSA-Equipment2006-09-12
Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CARRIER WOULD ROTATE BEYOND THE LIMIT REQUIRED BY LAW, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
BRITAX WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND INSTRUCT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE BOTTOM OF THE CARRIER FOR INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. IF THE CARRIER HAS AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY, BRITAX WILL REPLACE THE CARRIER AND THE BASE FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE CARRIER HAS AN INCORRECT ASSEMBLY, OWNERS ARE ADVISED THAT THEY MAY CONTINUE USING THE CARRIER WITHOUT THE BASE UNTIL THEY RECEIVE A NEW RESTRAINT SYSTEM. PROPER INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE CARRIER IN THE CAR WITHOUT THE BASE ARE PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCT USERS' GUIDE. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.BRITAXUSA.COM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 1-888-427-4829.
Affected count
2698
Products
FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER
Official notice
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