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Consumer product recall

Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seats

Starting date:
February 3, 2012
Posting date:
February 3, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002772

Recall by Britax Child Safety Inc., as announced by Transport Canada.

Affected products

Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seats

Product description

This recall involves the following Britax Chaperone infant car seats:

Table of Recalled/Affected Products
Brand Model Model Year(s) Affected
Britax Chaperone E9L952J (Black/Silver) 2010 2011
Britax Chaperone E9L952K (Red) 2010 2011
Britax Chaperone E9L952L (Cowmooflage) 2010 2011

Hazard identified

On certain car seats, the rivet used to secure the harness adjuster (also known as the A-Loc) to the seat shell may have been incorrectly installed and could fail. If the harness adjuster detaches from the seat shell, the harness system would no longer be able to properly restrain the child seat occupant. This could increase the risk of personal injury during a vehicle crash.

The company has received approximately 57 reports of incidents in the United States and 3 reports in Canada. Transport Canada has received no reports related to this problem.

Health Canada has received no reports of incidents or injuries associated with the use of these affected infant car seats.

Number sold

Approximately 3,600 of the recalled infant car seats were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The time period during which the recalled infant seats were sold is unknown.

Companies

Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety Inc.
Charlotte
North Carolina
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers are advised to contact Britax Child Safety, Inc. at their toll-free number 1-888-427-4829 to request a repair kit free of charge.

Given that the risk of injury resulting from this deficiency is considered high, Britax Child Safety, Inc. has indicated that the public should discontinue use of the product if the harness adjuster has separated from the shell of the car seat and should contact them immediately.

For more information, consumers may visit the firm's website.

Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the release on Transport Canada's website.