Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems
Published January 21, 2016
Summary
CPSC records recall 16081, published January 21, 2016. Reported units: About 71,000 units (in addition 3,900 units were sold in Canada and 990 units in Mexico).
What's the hazard
The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will automatically receive a free repair kit. To register to receive a repair kit or verify registration, visit www.bsafe35recall.com. Consumers can continue to use the car seat when secured in a vehicle or on a stroller.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seats and travel systems recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 16081 on January 21, 2016. Reported hazard: The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop carrying the car seat by the handle until the repair is installed. All consumers who have previously registered their product with Britax will automatically receive a free repair kit. To register to receive a repair kit or verify registration, visit www.bsafe35recall.com. Consumers can continue to use the car seat when secured in a vehicle or on a stroller.