NHTSA-Equipment2012-11-02
Britax Child Safety, Inc. — Possible Choking Hazard
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Hazard
If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall began on November 5, 2012. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.
Affected count
55455
Products
Possible Choking Hazard
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12C004000Don't want to check this manually?
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