Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-11-04). Hazards: laceration, choking. Models: E9L69N9, E9L69P2, E9L69P3, E9L69P5. About 23,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11031 |
| Published | 2010-11-04 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Car Seat |
| Products | Chaperone Infant car seats |
| Firm named in the title | Britax |
| Firms | Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 23,000 |
| Model numbers | E9L69N9, E9L69P2, E9L69P3, E9L69P5 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, choking |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230. |
Description
The recall includes Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage) sold in the U.S. All recalled models were manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat's serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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