Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10C006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10C006000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 17,251 affected units, CHEST CLIP FRACTURES, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Britax is recalling certain britax chaperon infant car seats model e9l69n9 moonstone, e9l69p2 red mill, e9l69p3 savannah, and e9l69p5 cowmooflage, manufactured from april 2009 through may 2010. the chest clip was incorrectly produced which could result in a more brittle chest clip than was intended. as a result, the chest clip which positions the harness straps across the infant's shoulders may break when the chest clip is engaged as the infant is secured into the infant car seat.

Corrective Action

Britax will mail to consumers notice and remedy kits that contain a replacement chest clip and instruction sheet. the safety campaign began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact britax customer service department at 1-888-427-4829.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10C006000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-10-28T00:00:00

Subject: Chest clip fractures

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 17,251

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Britax is recalling certain britax chaperon infant car seats model e9l69n9 moonstone, e9l69p2 red mill, e9l69p3 savannah, and e9l69p5 cowmooflage, manufactured from april 2009 through may 2010. the chest clip was incorrectly produced which could result in a more brittle chest clip than was intended. as a result, the chest clip which positions the harness straps across the infant's shoulders may break when the chest clip is engaged as the infant is secured into the infant car seat.

Consequence Summary: The sharp edges of the broken chest clip could create a risk of a skin laceration and the fractured components of the chest clip may present a small parts/choking hazard.

Corrective Action: Britax will mail to consumers notice and remedy kits that contain a replacement chest clip and instruction sheet. the safety campaign began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact britax customer service department at 1-888-427-4829.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10C006000

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