Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12C001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12C001000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 14,220 affected units, HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACHMENT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Britax is recalling certain chaperone infant child restraint systems produced from september 1, 2010, through april 30, 2011. the harness adjuster can detach from the seat shell.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge. the safety recall and mailing of the kits began on february 7, 2012. any seats on which the harness adjuster has detached will be replaced. owners may contact britax at 1-888-427-4829 or visit www.chaperonerecall.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12C001000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: Harness adjuster detachment

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 14,220

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Britax is recalling certain chaperone infant child restraint systems produced from september 1, 2010, through april 30, 2011. the harness adjuster can detach from the seat shell.

Consequence Summary: Should the harness adjuster detach from the seat, the child may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action: Britax will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge. the safety recall and mailing of the kits began on february 7, 2012. any seats on which the harness adjuster has detached will be replaced. owners may contact britax at 1-888-427-4829 or visit www.chaperonerecall.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-g6mb~rw8t-pteu

NHTSA ID: 12C001000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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